Long lost friends

I treasure my friends. I can’t bear losing even one. There are horrible ones that I have to let go of course, fortunately there are only few that are like that. I learn from the good ones, as well as the bad ones. I learn enough to stay away from the bad ones and therefore appreciate the good ones.

A very good old friend, whom I spent a fair amount of time with when I was doing my A-Levels sent me this lovely piece. Talking to him brings back many fond memories and warmth to my heart. Life was so easy back then. We only needed to worry about our grades and nothing more. Talking to H makes me remember the different places we went in Oundle. The different buildings we used to go to for classes and the places where we took our long walks in the evening.

Here’s to you H. Thanks for being such a great friend, and for keeping in touch after all those years.


A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
Real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

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 their address book

A simple friend brings a bottle of coke 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 they have 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 wonders about your romantic history.
A Real friend could blackmail you with it.

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!