Because you are my friend,
my life is enriched in a myriad of ways.
Like a cool breeze on a sweltering day,
like a ray of sunshine parting glowering clouds,
you lift me up.
In good times, we soar,
like weightless balloons
over neon rainbows.
In bad times, you are soothing balm
for my pummeled soul.
I learn so much from you;
you help me see old things in new ways.
I wonder if you are aware
of the bright seeds you are sowing in me.
I'm a better person for knowing you,
so that everyone I interact with
is touched by your good effect on me.
You relax me, refresh me, renew me.
Your bounteous heart envelops me
in joy and love and peace.
May your life be filled
with dazzling blessings,
just as I am blessed
by being your friend

By Joanna Fuchs

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There are no hyperbole in this poem.

Personification:

Quote: Your bounteous heart envelops me in joy and love and peace

The post uses this as she thinks her friend as a generous heart. Her friend's heart overwhelms her joy, love and peace.

Metaphor:

Quote: In bad times, you are a soothing balm for my pummeled soul.

When the author is feeling down, her friends makes her feel better.

Simile

Quote:Like a cool breeze on a sweltering day, like a ray of sunshine parting glowering clouds, you lift me up.

The author's friend is represented by a cool breeze and a ray of sunshine which both lifts him up.

Quote 2:In good times, we soar, like weightless balloons over neon rainbows.

When both of them are happy, they are like weightless balloons. They are light which also means they are very happy.

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