English VSQ (2 Marks)

The line 'But love my friends the way they are' signifies that the poet does not wish to change her friends. She accepts them truly as they are, without any conditions in their friendship. She is not judgmental and loves all her friends equally.

The poem makes me feel warm and happy about friendship. It reminds me how important it is to cherish my friends and be a good friend to others.

The poet's attitude towards her friends is one of love, care, and appreciation. She values them deeply and wants to be there for them. She does not want to judge her friends but love and care for them for the way they are.