Friends Poem by Anthony Acquah

When we walk the path of life
We meet and come across many people from different walks of life,
From different countries
From different continents
From different cultures
And with different beliefs.

Some are met by chance, but there are some that are sent our way.
They become friends, but why we are not able to explain
They are the ones we share our lives, our ups and downs and know everything about us.

They are the ones who take you as they find you
They are nonjudgemental,
They are sincere,
They have your welfare at heart, and never look for any rewards.
They never try to blame you for their shortcomings, but first look inwards to themselves

They understand you and you them
They don't listen to idle gossip like 'Fisherwomen in the marketplace.
They do not cast stones into a pond to see the ripple affect that their gossip has caused.

They do not hide behind a mask
When they have transgressed against you
But admit they did not behave like a friend.

For when a friend is lost, it is like the stars in the sky.
You will never know which one.....Is a friend.

SO REMEMBER THIS.