Friendship is…

At times a joyous moment to share

At times a hand to steady the trembling

At times an adventure to hold in the heart

At times a silence for words that cannot be spoken

At times a teacher of priceless value

At times a vessel to stay afloat

At times a land far apart with connections of the heart

At all times the even ground on which we stand

-Camille Delaquise

This poem appears in Behind the Facade, Camille’s debut contemporary poetry collection. Friendship is… speaks to friendship as one of life’s steadier forms of grace — a bond that offers joy, refuge, guidance and quiet mutual recognition across both closeness and distance.

This poem is available as a contemporary poetry print on textured recycled card.