Before You Call Me Friend

Before you call me friend feel safe that it is so
That you are in my heart everywhere I go
Before you call me friend be sure I won't betray
The trust you place in me; there's loyalty and stay
Before you call me friend do I your "self" detect?
Mirror how you're special, uniqueness to reflect
Before you call me friend can I yield compassion?
Will I forgive/forget? Show consideration?
Before you call me friend find out if I deride
Work that ends in error; know if I'm on your side
Before you call me friend am I dependable?
Can you count on me? Am I reliable?
Before you call me friend do I encourage you
To reach your potential and to yourself be true?
Before you call me friend make certain I accept
Care, support and honor your person with respect