Friendship Is

A phone call when you're too busy to call A kind word when the person has made you angry A word of encouragement when you are feeling discouraged An offer of help when you can least afford it Listening quietly when you feel you have much to say A written letter of remembrance for no special occasion A comforting touch when you fear for your own well being Being there in times of need regardless of the cost Searching deeply for understanding when you find you disagree Saying I'm sorry even when your pride stands in the way Friendship is all of these things and more It is a gift that we should cherish and protect... for like love it may be unrecoverable once lost