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 his address book.

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean up.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has 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, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you HAVE an argument.
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!

I just want to tell you, just how special you are,
The light that you make, would even light a star.

I just want to tell you, how important you make me feel,
I cannot help smiling about, a friendship that is so real.

Times when I was so sad, your e-mail cheered me so,
It really made me, oh so glad, and ready to give it a go.

How I wish to find the right words to tell you ,
Just how very much I care about you.

So keep those e-mail coming and sharing all the fun,
Letting me in on just what you have done.

I am so glad we are "cyber friends"!!

REMEMBER ~ Always cherish the friendships given.