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| A Pattern for Friendship Because I have a special Friend, called Jesus, I have an outline, crystal clear to see, Of what it means to earn the label "Friendship" And what I seek in friendships offered me. When I am happy, delirious with some honor, Jesus, in my corner, steadies me. When I am steeped in sorrow, scarcely moving, Then, Jesus comes ... comfort in His wings. So, when my friend is honored, I do likewise. I stand there smiling, genuinely, too. Remembering, when other days bring trials, I�ll be there, sure; with handshake, firm and true. There are friendships that deserve the title, More than frivolous chums along life�s way. Don�t let those friendships lie in dust decaying. But, try to add a little love each day. True friendship just grows stronger, sweeter, dearer, The longer it abides within our hearts, We never know when earthly ties will sever Or when eternal friendship really starts. � 2003 by Joan Clifton Costner http://underhiswings0.tripod.com/ "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." |