HOW MANY FRIENDS
DO YOU HAVE?

The old man turned to me and asked,

"How many friends have you?"

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 are you

To have so many friends he said

But think of what your saying There is so much you do not know



A friend is not just someone

To whom you say "hello"

A friend is a tender shoulder

On which to softly cry,

A well to pour your troubles down

And raise your spirits high



A friend is a hand to pull you up

From darkness and despair

When all your other "so called" friends

Have help to put you there.



A true friend is an ally

Who can't be moved or bought

A voice to keep your name alive

When others have forgot



But most of all a friend's a heart

A strong and sturdy wall

For from the 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 you?

And then he stood and faced me

Awaiting my reply



Soft and sad I answered

"If lucky ....one have I"

(author unknown)

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