<><>Lessons Of Friendship<><>

I learned
that God sends friends
when 

we need them the most and every friend 

has a special purpose in our lives.

I learned that we often find 

new friends in unexpected places.

I learned that
despite the distance

between us, a real friendship grows 

across the miles.

I learned that though
we sometimes 

expect someone to kick us down, 

a true friend helps us stand back up.

I learned that we should not wait to 

express our appreciation for our friends–

if we do, it will be too late.

I learned that
we should be open to a 

friend’s view as two people can look at the 

same thing and see something different. 

I learned that we should not judge

our friends but respect their 

way of life even if we disagree with it.

I learned that we should not only

take the time to talk to our friends,

but we should also listen and try

to understand. 

If we can’t understand,

we should
accept.

I learned that our friends should

always take something good away with

them each time they cross our path.

I learned that friends sometimes

hurt us unintentionally, but we 

should forget and forgive.

I learned that friends change

over time and that such change should

be welcomed as it’s
necessary for growth. 

I learned that friends sometimes need 

time and space, and we should 

be thoughtful and
understanding

of their needs.

I
learned that you should treat a friend

kindly today, for the people we love the most 

are often taken away from us too soon.

I learned that friendship is a candle

that lights our way, and though 

it flickers against the 

winds of time, distance, and change,

its beauty endures 

and
shines forever in our hearts.

Share this poem with your friend’s!

Let them know how special they are to you.