To my true friend (poem)

TO MY TRUE FRIEND 
BY- Elizabeth Pinard
Questions & answers

1.What does the poet pray for?                                Ans. The poet prays for keeping their friendship in fact for all time to come. In other words, she prays for their never-ending friendship.

2. How did the friend encourage the poet?              Ans. The friend encouraged the poet to keep her going when she was passing through a difficult time.

3. How did the friend reassure her?
Ans. The friend reassured her by telling her to get rid of sorrow and infusing in her mind the hope of a better tomorrow that will bring her joy and happiness.

4. Why did the poet trust her friend?                        Ans. The poet trusted her friend, because she was always there to advice and encourage when she found herself in a fix.

5. How did the friend inspire self-confidence in the poet?                                                      
Ans. The friend inspired self-confidence in the poet by telling her that she was capable of doing anything she concentrated on.

6. How does the poet cherish the memory of her friend?                                                                    
Ans. The poet deeply cherishes the memory of her friend. She wants to treasure her ready smile with great love.

7. Are the friends staying close to each other? Quote the line in support of your answer.              Ans. The friends are not staying close to each other. The line”We are separated by many miles” is a case in point.

8. How does the poet value her friendship?          
Ans. In the poet’s view, her friendship is of great value to her. She hopes it grows and prospers and survives forever.

9. Why does she call her friend extra-special?      Ans. She calls her friend extra-special, because she is her only genuine friend, her guide and protector.

10. What is the poet’s wish?                                    Ans. The poet’s final wish is that they should strike to their friendship and they cannot allow such friendship that brings the pure joy to vanish. The reason is not far to seek. There will never be another friendship like her.

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