Friendship is Magic

by Carbon Shield

Twilight reads a poem she wrote that describes what Equestria would be like without Friendship.

Ponies, ponies, all gather 'round

Hover or stand, or sit on the ground.

Friendship is Magic, 'tis plain to see

The truth, it is, but some disagree.

Give a moment so that I may prove

That Friendship is Magic, and doubt be removed.

I'll begin my point with a valid question,

One with power to make an impression.

Without the bonds of friendship what purpose do we hold?

Without friendship Equestria would be unforgiving, desolate, and cold.

Laughter would forever fall silent.

The words of all; no longer compliant.

Everypony would soon grow insensitive

The needs of others neglected; too selfish to give.

Common would be fighting and yelling and ponies just being rude.

Always bickering; the eternal feud.

What'd be truth and what'd be lie?

Without honesty, the world's set awry.

There'd be no friends for you to be loyal.

The trust in others would soon grow spoiled.

It stands to reason that the Elements of Harmony

Are powered by the bonds made 'tween you and me.

To put it simply, without friendship there is no magic.

And that, my friends, will prove quite tragic.