OT:Fw: At Least One Friend 11-10-01

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I got this in my email today and wanted to pass it on. Hope you are having

a good day.

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> ~ " At Least One Friend " ~

>

>

> An old man turned to me and asked,

> " How many friends have you? "

> " Why, ten or twenty friends have I, "

> And I named off just a few.

>

> He smiled a knowing smile at me

> And sadly shook his head.

> " How lucky you must be

> To have so many friends, " he said.

>

> " But think of what you're saying.

> There's so much that you don't know!

> A friend is just not someone

> To whom you say " Hello " ! "

>

> " A friend's a tender shoulder

> On which to softly cry,

> A well to pour your troubles down

> And raise your spirits high.

>

> A friend's a hand to pull you up

> From darkness and despair,

> When all your other so-called " friends "

> Have helped to put you there!

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> 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.

> I smiled at him and answered,

> " At least ONE friend have I! "

>

> Thanks for being MY FRIEND!

> --Submitted by Lady Millie!