My dearest friend, my heart's own mate,
To whom I freely bare my soul,
In whom I find a loyal mate,
To whom my every secret's told.

Together we have faced the dark,
And tasted both the sweet and sour,
Our friendship born from friendship's spark,
Has grown into a mighty tower.

Our bond has withstood the test of time,
And strengthened with each passing year,
With you, my friend, I'm in my prime,
And all the world seems bright and clear.

I cannot fathom life without
Your kind and caring presence near,
For with you, every shadow's doubt
Is chased away, and all is clear.

So let us raise a glass to us,
And toast to friendship, pure and true,
For in each other we can trust,
Our bond, a treasure ever new.