My Neighbors and Friends

by Ellen Bailey

My neighbors and my friends are very dear to me They are always there whenever there is a need We talk to each other and we borrow and lend Such treasures they are, my neighbors and friends I sing when they sing and I laugh when they laugh We do things for each other on the other's behalf They share with me their many worries and fears I share with them my compassion and my tears How lonely and cheerless a place my soul would be Without such neighbors and good friends as these I cherish them all and take each one into my heart Feeling the love and kindness each in turn imparts