How does this sonnet sound?

Question:I have written a sonnet in the English style. Thanks for your comments!

My friend, my friend, such a great companion;
You pick me up whenever I fall down.
Our friendship has grown like a banyan,
Whose giant green leaves form a splendid crown.
For since my youth you were forever there;
Always by my side, through good times and bad.
With only you could I my secrets share.
Your smile brought me joy I never had,
And your laugh was like a blissful bird’s song.
Never will I forget your loving hand,
Or the comfort that you gave for so long.
The pain I now feel I cannot withstand.
For like a vanishing golden sunset,
You died and I try vainly to forget.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I have written a sonnet in the English style. Thanks for your comments!

My friend, my friend, such a great companion;
You pick me up whenever I fall down.
Our friendship has grown like a banyan,
Whose giant green leaves form a splendid crown.
For since my youth you were forever there;
Always by my side, through good times and bad.
With only you could I my secrets share.
Your smile brought me joy I never had,
And your laugh was like a blissful bird’s song.
Never will I forget your loving hand,
Or the comfort that you gave for so long.
The pain I now feel I cannot withstand.
For like a vanishing golden sunset,
You died and I try vainly to forget.

this is sweet and the rhyme scheme doesn't feel a bit forced *thumbs up!*

i really like it...good job!!

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