Did I tell you how much I love you, how much I care.
How I miss you when you're not there.
Your guidance leads me on,
keeps me going, helps me be strong.
I thank you so much for caring, being there from the start.
You will always have a special place in my heart.
I like the sing-song rhythm of this poem. I'm not a big fan of rhyming poetry, but this one is cute, airy, emotional, and well constructed. Great write and I hope your friends love you as much as you do them.