did someone immediately come to mind?

my mind went there…in a flash.

she’s the one that has seen my ugly hair days.

she’s the one who has seen my bad habits.

she’s the one who gets up or stays up in the late hours of night to hear my heart.

she’s the one who encourages me when i want to give up.

(actually, she’s the one who says, “throw up and get back on the track” – a running metaphor)

she’s the one that whether happy or sad,

puts her hand up to be “that” friend

on whom my heart can depend!

my heart holds deep gratitude

and

today is whispering, “thank you!”