What is a friend? A friend is someone who will always be there. A friend is someone who will always lend a helping hand and a shoulder to lean on, especially in those times when you need someone the most to listen to you. A friend will always try to make you smile no matter how down you are or how blue you feel-- and they usually accomplish making you smile and brighten your day. A friend will never leave you in the dark, they will always pull you out into the sunshine of happiness. So what is a friend? A friend is someone who you cherish and who cherishes you and someone that is a part of your life and will be in your heart always.