This is a poem I wrote about my friends.

The friends that surround me today,

have molded and shaped

that essence which people call Crissy.

They have built this mountain upon which

they have formed who I am.

Without them--

I am only skin

they are the bones that keep me straight.

Even if we don't talk much,

they all have their own impact.

Katie, Josh, Brian, Doug

They all have their own place

Atkins, Kroll, Scic or Herzie

Even if I call them by their last names

they're still first in my book.

Chet, Chappie, Uncle Tom or even OJ

Age is no barriers, Friendship comes first.

Pomie, Amy one and Amy two,

All have a special place so close.

Even Cale and Peter, okay Kea too.

That distance means nothing

our closeness will never part.

No one will be closer then Angie

Some say we're twins at heart,

well try and be me then.

A Twin I am,

and damn proud might I add.

Then you have the school group,

even more those who stand out

the true leaders--

Anna, Annissa, Danielle, Ilee and Marge

Joe, Neil, Brandon, Nate, and Chuckie boy

GB and Dave

Our time in Florida will never again be matched.

There's always time for best friends

Erin might have came and gone but she's still has a place.

Then along came Katie, I won't let this one slip.

Never can those boys be forgotten,

the angel in me shown through

Josh, Tim, Jesse, Derek

all had their time

some still have influence.

My second Family

Colleen, Brent, Wayne and Megan

They thought me what is was like to believe in something wholly.

Whoever the friend they all have their places,

all different but all imporant.

Give me a name and I will

tell you of a legacy which is mine

that they are weaved throughout.

We all have our secrets,

They are the keepers of my

deepest and inner most thoughts and fears.

The pride that goes behind my friendships

is beyond words for you have given me my life

and for you I would give up my life for yours,

that is how much friends means.