Tale of Two Friends

A simple friend has never seen you cry.

A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.

A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.

A real 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 real friend asks you why you took so long to call.

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

A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.

A real friend could blackmail you with it.

A simple friend, when visiting, always acts like a guest.

A real friend ask for permission before opening your refrigerator and helping himself.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you HAVE an argument.

A real friend knows you don't have to cause pain in order to prove your case, or that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them in their time of want.

A real friend expects to always be there for you in your time of need.

A ball is a circle, No beginning, no end.
It keeps us together, like our Circle of Friends.
But the treasure inside of you is only as vast as you want it to be.
to be able to see the treasure of friendship you've granted to me.
Today I pass the friendship ball to you, Pass it on to someone who is a friend to you.....
END