Wise friends

How do I know?

how do I know you are my true friends
in times of turmoil

I know you are
in times like this
you put aside your own opinions
instead
you seek wisdom of the most high

I know you are
even you wanted to lash out
on my behalf
instead
you bite your tongues

I know you are
you looked beyond the pleasure of
anger outburst
instead
you tame the self righteous beasts inside you

How do I know you are my true friends?
It is in times like this
I know!