FRIENDS!!!

The old man turned to me & asked

"How many friends have u?"

Why 10 or 20 friends have I,

And named off just a few....

He rose quite slow with effort

And sadly shook his head

"A lucky child U are

to have so many friends,"he said

But think of what U are saying

There is so much U do not know

A friend is not just someone

To whom U say" Hello"

A friends a tender shoulder

On which to softly cry

Awell to pour your troubles down

And raise your spirits high

A friend is a hand to pull U up

From darkness & despair...

When all your other "so called" friends

Have helped to put U there

Atrue friend is an ally

Who can't be moved or bought

Avoice to keep your name alive

When others have forgot

But most of all a friend is a heart

A strong & sturdy wall

For from hearts of friends

There comes the greatest love of all!!!

So think of what I've spoken

For every word is true

And answer once again my child

How many friends have U???

And then he stood & faced me

Awaiting my reply

Softly I answered

"If lucky ..... one have 'I'

"YOU!!!"