A Real Friend
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, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend calls you after you had a fight.A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command" (John 15:13-14)
By Paul Ciniraj, Salem Voice, Kerala, India