The Paradox of Friendship

Friendship is love but does the majority envision it this way?
There is only one path to it's success, yet seldom is it traveled.
Most who dabble will retreat and return to elementary routes.
For this road is higher than the rest and requires those
who travel it to abandon worldly weights and judgments.
Around each bend is truth and up each climb is justice.
There are many obstacles and encumbrances.
The vast portion is on an incline or a grade.
Hills and valleys are through what you will face.
Yet over every peak the views are beautiful and
there are treasures to see.
Rewards become known and are far more gratifying than
those you'll seek.
If truth is your vehicle, it is powered by honesty.
If righteousness is your transmission, your gears are unique.
If promises are the materials and they are not weak
Then ahead you shall travel as you approach your peak.