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'The best mirror is an old friend.' Mary xx

'One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.' -- Euripides (408 B.C.) Well what can I say to that !!! Mary xx

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Life is like a garden And friendship like a flower, That blooms and grows in beauty With the sunshine and the shower. And lovely are the blossoms That are tended with great care, By those who work unselfishly To make the place more fair. And, like the garden blossoms, Friendship's flower grows more sweet When watched and tended carefully By those we know and meet. And, if the seed of friendship Is planted deep and true And watched with understanding, Friendship's flower will bloom for you. xxLynnxx

Friendships come and Friendships go Like wave upon the sand Like day and night Like birds in flight Like snowflakes when they land But you and I are something else Our friendship's here to stay Like weeds and rocks and dirty socks It never goes away! xxLynnxx

last one for tonight folks, have a good evening AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH May there always be work for your hands to do; May your purse always hold a coin or two; May the sun always shine on your window pane; May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain; May the hand of a friend always be near you; May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you xxLynnxx

Why GOD Gave Us Friends GOD knew that everyone needs Companionship and cheer, He knew that people need someone Whose thoughts are always near. He knew they need someone kind To lend a helping hand. Someone to gladly take the time To care and understand. GOD knew that we all need someone To share each happy day, To be a source of courage When troubles come our way. Someone to be true to us, Whether near or far apart. Someone whose love we'll always Hold and treasure in our hearts. That's Why GOD Gave Us Friends! xxLynnxx

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I think it would be a good idea to keep this on page 1 today. Love Mary xx

Friendship Poem - The Miracle of Friendship by Author Unknown There is a Miracle called Friendship that dwells within the heart and you don't know how it happens or when it even starts. But the happiness it brings you always gives a special lift and you realize that Friendship is God's most precious gift. Mary xx

An Inspirational Poem - Live….laugh…and Love By John McLeod Live well dear friends In all you do, Tho' paths be old Or paths be new, But to yourself Be ever true, Live well! Laugh often friends Tho' passing years Bring, sometimes, smiles And, sometimes, tears, For mirth forever Warms and cheers Laugh often! Love much dear friends For love will bring The healing joy And hope of Spring, Where pain and fear may never dwell Nor anguish touch…. And so Live well, Laugh often too, And more, dear friends, Love much! Mary xx

Please read through some of the lovely poems. Kindness, tolerance and understanding don't cost anything. Am off now will look in in the morning. Peace to all. Lin xxxx

I Am Your Silent Angel I'm your silent angel, in your heart is where I will stay, friends until our lives will end, a true friend in every way, I understand your worries, I can feel your pain. I will try to bring you sunshine on the days when you see rain. I will try to make you smile, when you are feeling bad, I will try to chase away your woes, I will be there when you're feeling sad, remember me when the song thrush sings, or with the scent of fresh cut grass, I am a friend you can rely on I offer a friendship that will last. sweetdreams all xxlynnxx

morning folks, page 11, almost lost it !!! hope you have a good day, found this poem and thought it very apt, hope you like it my friends We sit and we type, and we stare at our screens, We all have to wonder, what this possibly means. With our mouse we roam, through the rooms in a maze, Looking for something or someone, as we sit in a daze. We chat with each other, we type all our woes, Small groups we do form, and gang up on our foes. We wait for somebody, to type out our name, We want recognition, but it is always the same. We give kisses and hugs, and sometimes flirt, In IMs we chat deeply, and reveal why we hurt. We do form friendships - but - why we don't know, But some of these friendships, will flourish and grow. Why is it on screen, we can be so bold, Telling our secrets, that have never been told. Why is it we share, the thoughts in our mind, With those we can't see, as though we were blind. The answer is simple, it is as clear as a bell. We all have our problems, and need someone to tell. We can't tell 'real' people, but tell someone we must, So we turn to the 'puter, and to those we can trust. Even though it is crazy, the truth still remains, They are Friends Without Faces, and odd little names xxLynnxx.

morning all, saturday today i found this on page 8, what a shame, lets see if we can keep it going a while today with some lovely posts have a lovely day folks Friends Eternal You're a true friend, that I want you to know, Our love for each other has helped us to grow. We've been through some tough times, but we've made it through, The only one I ever trusted was you. You helped me through anger, you've chased away fears. You held me through sadness, and kissed away tears. You stayed by my side when the world turned away. You helped me see joy when the skies were all gray. You were the rainbow at the end of the storm. You help me be different when I shouldn't conform. You held my hand when you knew we would fall. Every heartache, you saw me through it all. I'm not sure I'm always the best friend to you, I know I'm not perfect, but this much is true. When life gets you down, And there's nowhere to turn, I'll help you through and I'll share your concern. I'll try my best to return every favor, When you're sure that you'll drown, then I'll be your lifesaver; Even if we both go down. Whether we sink or swim doesn't matter at all, Just know that I'll be there whenever you call. I'll pull you out when life pulls you under. I'll be the sun when there's lightning and thunder. And when it's all over, And we've fought every war, There's one thing I promise, Of this I am sure, When the time comes that we're put to our rest. Be sure that you know that, My friend, you're the best. And if there is Heaven, then I know you'll be there, That if you die first then you'll hear every prayer. And soon I'll join you, but just know until then. That I'll miss you each day 'til I see you again. At the end of the tunnel, you'll be my guiding light, You'll lead me to heaven, away from the night. We'll be there together, and we'll never grow old. And we'll walk hand in hand On the streets paved of gold. xxLynnxx

had bad few days mentally, really down but just read three pages so far and i am guilty to say i feel so daft been so down in the dumps, this thread and kind peeps have put a smile back on my face, thanks. x

I think we should all have a read of this thread now and again to remind us how to live our lives!

My life is short put in some thought. Be kind in life. I love to love and want to be a friend to all. Life gives all of us so much pain, why add to it ? Lin xxxx

Here's a little hug for you, To make you smile. When you feel blue. To make you happy,When your sad, and to let you know that life aint so bad. Now i'v given a hug to you,Some how i feel better to, hug's are better, when you share, So pass one on to show you care hugs to all lynn x

morning all, from a bright nuneaton, its a special day for me today as im sure most of you know so i will say, have a lovely one whatever your doing and i will talk to you later. hope you like this little poem, it made me smile Friendships come and Friendships go Like wave upon the sand Like day and night Like birds in flight Like snowflakes when they land But you and I are something else Our friendship's here to stay Like weeds and rocks and dirty socks It never goes away! xxLynnxx