POEM

LOVE IS
Love is
being happy for the other person
when they are happy
being sad for the other person when they are sad
being together in good times
and being together in bad times
Love is the source of strength
Love is
being honest with yourself at all times
being honest with the other person at all times
telling, listening, respecting the truth
and never pretending
Love is the source of reality
Love is
an understanding that is so complete that
you feel as if you are a part of the other person
accepting the other person just the way they are
and not trying to change them to be something else
Love is the source of unity
Love is
the freedom to pursue your own desires
while sharing your experiences with the other person
the growth of one individual alongside of
and together with the growth of another individual
Love is the source of success
Love is
the excitement of planning things together
the excitement of doing things together
Love is the source of the future
Love is
the fury of the storm
the calm of the rainbow
Love is the source of passion
Love is
giving and taking in a daily situation
being patient with each other's needs and desires
Love is the source of sharing
Love is
knowing that the other person
will always be with you regardless of what happens
missing the other person when they are away
but remaining near in heart at all times
Love is the source of security

A Forever Friend

A friendship is forever,
if a friend is true.
They must be by your side,
no matter what you go through.

They listen to your problems
and try to help you out,
and tell you what you need to know,
even if they have to shout.

They'll never leave your side
when you ask them to stay,
and no matter what the hour,
they're just a phone call away.

They're there to wipe your tears,
even if you cry the Nile,
and any type of frown they
can turn into a smile.

Even with all your troubles,
they can fill your life with joy,
and help you to get over
the rejection of a boy.

They'll stay up till early morning
just so you two can talk,
and when you need to think things out,
they'll go with you for a walk.

You see, a good friend will be there
no matter what you do.
Dear friend, I am this friend, and
more. To you I will be true.

Let our friendship be like a circle,
for circles are forever; they have no end
and that is precisely how long
I would like to be your friend.

Love is very patient and kind,
never jealous or envious,
never boastful or proud,
never haughty or selfish or rude.
Love does not demand its own way.
It is not irritable or touchy.
It does not hold grudges
and will hardly even notice
when others do it wrong.
It is never glad about injustice,
but rejoices whenever truth wins out.
If you love someone you
will be loyal to him
no matter what the cost.
You will always believe in him,
Always expect the best of him
and always stand your ground
in defending him.
All the special gifts
and powers from God
will someday come to an end,
but love goes on forever.