People need people and friends need friends,
And we all need love for a full life depends
Not on vast riches or great acclaim
Not on success or on worldly fame,
But just in knowing that someone cares
And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers-
For only the knowledge that we're understood
Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good
And we rob ourselves of life's greatest need
When we "lock up our hearts" and fail to heed
The outstretched hand reaching to find
A kindred spirit whose heart and mind
Are lonely and longing to somehow share
Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware
That life's completeness and richness depends
On the things we share with our loved ones and friends.

Friends do things for one another.
They understand.
They go a million miles out of their way.
They hold your hand.
They bring smiles, when a smile is exactly what you needed.
They listen,
And they hear what is said in the spaces between words.
They care.
And they let you know you're in their prayers...

Friends always know the perfect thing to do.
They can make your whole day just by saying
something that no one else could have said.
Sometimes you feel like the two of you share a secret language
that others can't tune into.

A friend can guide you, inspire you, comfort you,
or light up your life with laughter.

A friend understands your moods and nurtures your needs.

A friend lovingly knows just what you're after.

When your feelings come from deep inside and they need
to be spoken to someone,
you don't have to hide from, you share them with a friend.

When good news comes, a friend is the first one you turn to.

When feelings overflow and tears need to fall,
friends help you through it all.

Friends bring sunlight into your life.
They warm your life with their presence,
whether they are far away or close by your side.

A friend is a gift that brings happiness,
and a treasure that money can't buy.

Start reaching out people.
Friends have feelings and are human too.
Cherish and treasure you friends no matter how
irritating or annoying they may be at time.

A group of close laughing, talking and sharing friends are
a chest of treasures which will remain through eternity.

Friends forever!