Friends

"for Vince"
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A true friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A true friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A true friend has their phone numbers in his address book.

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A true friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A true friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A true friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A true friend could blackmail you with it.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A true friend calls you after you had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A true friend expects to always be there for you!


Love is a game absolutely worth playing ~ for the mirth, the magic and the chance it will change our lives and expand our souls!