<b>The Color of Friendship</b>[size=4]

Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important. The most useful. The favorite.

Green said:
"Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."

Blue interrupted:
"You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."

Yellow chuckled:
"You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun."

Orange started next to blow her trumpet:
"I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and papayas. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you."

Red could stand it no longer he shouted out:
"I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life's blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy."

Purple rose up to his full height:
He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey."

Finally Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: "Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."

And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort.

In the midst of the clamor, rain began to speak:
"You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."

Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.

The rain continued:
"From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow." And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, and a Rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another.

(Collected)

Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important. The most useful. The favorite.
Green said:
"Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
Blue interrupted:
"You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."
Yellow chuckled:
"You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun."
Orange started next to blow her trumpet:
"I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and papayas. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you."
Red could stand it no longer he shouted out:
"I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life's blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy."
Purple rose up to his full height:
He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey."
Finally Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: "Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."
And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort.
In the midst of the clamor, rain began to speak:
"You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."
Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.
The rain continued:
"From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow." And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, and a Rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another.

Friendship
(Collected)
It was night and the weather was cold. I was walking through the dirty roads of Thessaloniki looking for company. I had nowhere to go, nothing to eat, no one to talk to.Therefore I was homeless, hungry and alone.While walking along the port, I was looking at the small waves which sounded like the song of a fairy. I thought my loneliness was bigger than this city, bigger than any other city in the world. I did not care for food and shelter, although I was very cold. What I really needed was someone to laugh with, to talk to, someone to share my misery. Unfortunately the town was empty. Besides it was three o'clock in the morning and it was logical not to find anyone.
Suddenly, I heard a voice - I thought it sounded more like a cry. I stopped walking and strained my ears; the voice was a child's one and came from the tree behind me. I turned my head and guess what I saw! A small, dirty boy was standing in front of me and he was covering his face with his hands. He stood there crying like a baby and there was no one to cheer him up. He really looked like me; that was the first thing I noticed.
What happened a week later was really strange. The boy and I became friends; in fact we were like brothers. Our friendship was a strange one; we never talked, but we always understood each other as if we were one person.During the day we walked or filched whatever we wanted; either some bread, a bottle of milk or some Coke and when the sun went down we sat on the benches near the port and we dreamed about the future.
It was very nice while to dream. My friend was dreaming of small beautiful islands with golden beaches and hospitable houses that looked towards the sun. In his dreams we were on the balcony having our coffee looking over the sea with a feeling of great joy. As for me, I was dreaming of myself; I was rich, successful and married to a beautiful romantic girl. Our dreams were so unreal that sometimes we were ashamed of ourselves and when we went to sleep, they always took a place in our minds.
The days were passing as if they were pages of a book that the wind was turning over quickly. I didn't feel alone any more; how else could I feel when I had an angel next to me? An angel who knew how to make me laugh, how to change my temper and forget that I was hungry and cold. He wasn't selfish like me. I only cared about myself but my friend managed to change my character. In fact, he managed to cover all my weaknesses and reveal all my virtues.
Sometimes things don't come as you wish; evil destroys all happiness and leaves you alone again with the memories to chase you in the form of bad thoughts. They don't let you sleep; they hurt you, in other words they kill you little by little every day. People say children's hearts go to heaven, dressed in long white clothes. Up there, they laugh all the time and they are happy but I'm not sure he will be happy and that's because I'm left behind all alone, face to face once more with the cold, with hunger and loneliness.
Today,as I walk along the port, all these things come to my mind automatically and for no apparent reason. The death of my friend, the only friend that I had in the world, nearly drove me crazy, but now eventually I'm a little consoled. The only thing that gives me joy is the fact that I know he will be happy up there. He will be able to travel wherever he wants, eat everything his heart desires wihtout having to steal and perhaps the most important thing is that he will never feel cold because up in Heaven the sun never goes down. And I find myself alone again.On Earth.
Frienship is like a sun in a storm,an island in the ocean.
I'm sure there have been many times in your life when you couldn't find the strenght to encounter your problems and the courage to deal with them.Those moments when you feel alone in the world without anyone who could help you.That's when you need a friend. A friend full of patience and kindness who will give you his hand and save you.
A friend is someone who knows you, who knows your good and your bad points and never complains about your character.He is the one who will stand by you in difficult moments, the one who will encourage you and give you his smile when you need him. Someone who makes you feel happy and joyful and tries his best not to be sad and miserable. How relieved you feel when you know a person will always be by your side in happy and unhappy times.When you know he wants you to be joyful.
Friendship, according to the dictionary, is the relationship between two people who feel close to each other.But who cares what the dictionary says? Friendship is like a flower; if you take care of it, it will grow bigger and bigger.But if you ignore it,then you will destroy it.The same happens with friendship. If you talk freely and without hesitating, if you love and respect your friend, then it will grow bigger and more beautiful. But if you don't care about each other,then don't expect to have a reall and honest relationship. It's like expecting a flower to grow without giving it water.
However, all friendships go through some problems.That is when the one of the two becomes angry or jealous and instead of expressing clearly his feelings, he hides them.That is when we expect our friend to be perfect and we forget that he has bad points,too.That's when we feel tired and bored of the whole 'situation" and we can't tell our friend about it; or we think that was not what we had first imagined.
In any case, express what you feel! Tell your friend frankly and honestly that you feel angry about his behavior or that he's not what you had first thought he was.At that point your relationship - even fade - will be an honest one. Perhaps this will help you consider the whole matter from another point of view.
There are friends who come and go, friends who make you feel happy at first and miserable at last. Only when you have got older will you be able to clarify and specify the poeple who reallystood by you and the people who betrayed you. However do have as many friends as you can. Be friendly, kind and honest with the people that surround you and don't forget to give your love, because love never betrays you and friendship is love.
Được sửa chữa bởi - oshin vào 19/01/2002 19:10

"The Recipe For A Good Friend"
Ingredients
-Forgiveness, use generously, you can never add too much of this to a relationship.
-Respect, this ingredient is at its' best when it works both ways.
-Inspiration, this will cause your friendship to rise above the rest, as it tends to lift their spirits, we all need a little of this in our lives and when it's given by a friend it's even more appreciated.
-Encouragement, something we could all use a heaping portion of and is very easily digested.
-Never-ending love, this ingredient is one of the most important ones of all yet the most available and easiest to add.
-Determination, this is one of the final ingredients and may be just a little harder to come by at times but when blended together with the rest you have a no-fail recipe.
Sprinkle generously with patience, kindness, and understanding and a dash of humor.
Servings: Many!
As with all good recipes, it should be shared and passed along to all of your friends!
(Author-JB)
Recipe for Friendship
Fold two hands together
And express a dash of sorrow
Marinate it overnight
And work on it tomorrow
Chop one grudge in tiny pieces
Add several cups of love
Dredge with a large sized smile
Mix with the ingredients above
Dissolve the hate within you,
By doing a good deed,
Cut in and help your friend,
If he should be in need.
Stir in laughter, love, and kindness
From the heart it has to come,
Toss with genuine forgiveness
And give your neighbor some.
The amount of people served
Will depend on you,
It can serve the whole wide world,
If you really want it to.

A Friend
A friend is a person whom you want to have near when you are dying.
And whom you like to be with while you are living;
To whom you spontaneously turn for help when you are in trouble.
And who is the first to hear the good news when you have good fortune;
Whose counsel you seek when you are perplexed.
And whose congratulations you welcome when the perplexity is solved;
In whom you can confide the secret you want no other living soul to know.
Yet will never pry into your heart to discover
whether there are any more secrets to be revealed;
On whom you can lean when your heart aches.
But who will never take advantage of your leaning;
Who will get down on his knees beside you when you are down.
And forget that he did so when you are on your feet again;
And whose shoulder you can weep on when you are sad.
And with whom you enjoy laughing when you are glad;
Who has a tear on his cheek when you suffer.
And a twinkle in his eye when the sun shines on you again;
Who has pain in his tone when you are in distress.
And melody in his voice when your heart is gay;
Who admires you for your strong points.
But loves you in spite of your weak ones;
Who can laugh at your foibles.
Without despising you for having them;
Who makes allowance for your limitations.
Without allowing them to obscure your talents;
Who is proud of you when fortune favors you.
But not ashamed of you when you fail;
Who contributes to your success without claiming any share in it.
Who can feel and show satisfaction when you please him.
But never resentment when you disappoint him;
Who will tell you the truth even when it hurts.
And to whom you can tell the truth without his taking offense;
Who is not ashamed to ask you a favor even at the risk of being imposed upon.
Who can extend a helping hand and lighten your load
Without expecting any other reward than having had the privilege of so doing;
Who gives all he can whenever he can.
Without ever keeping a record of what he has given;
Who says the best about you when everybody else is saying the worst.
Any person needs at least four such friends;
Every person owes it to himself to be such a friend to at least four fellow humans.
God help me to be such a friend.

Forever Friend
Sometimes in life,
you find a special friend;
Someone who changes your life
just by being part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh
until you can't stop;
Someone who makes you believe
that there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you
that there really is an unlocked door
just waiting for you to open it.
This is Forever Friendship.
When you're down,
and the world seems dark and empty,
Your forever friend lifts you up in spirit
and makes that dark and empty world
suddenly seem bright and full.
Your forever friend gets you through
the hard times, the sad times,
and the confused times.
If you turn and walk away,
your forever friend follows.
If you lose your way,
your forever friend guides you
and cheers you on.
Your forever friend holds your hand
and tells you that
everything is going to be okay.
And if you find such a friend,
you feel happy and complete,
because you need not worry.
You have a forever friend for life,
and forever has no end

GOOD FRIENDS
A good friend is someone
to do nothing much with
and find "nothing much" so much fun.
A good friend is talking and talking
about everything under the sun.
A good friend is someone who really is glad
when you've worked for and won a success.
Someone you don't have to be on your guard with
or be what you aren't to impress.
A good friend is so many wonderful someones
all mixed in a marvelous blend
Of memory making, of giving and taking,
a "now and forever" Good Friend
Circles of friendship tried and true,
Hold life together for me and you.
A never ending circle of love,
A gift to us from God above.
Reach out and touch your closest friend,
The depth of friendship has no end.
As hands spread out across the earth,
You'll find the world's most perfect worth.
Hand to hand and heart to heart,
The power of friendship will not part.
Friendship grows from day to day,
Spreading love along the way.
So give your friendship to another,
A brother, sister, or a mother.
'Cause when you're feeling down and blue,
The circle of friendship returns to you
If I could catch a Rainbow,
I would do it just for you
And share with you it's Beauty
On days you're feeling Blue.
If I could build a Mountain
You could call your very own
A place to find Serenity,
A place to be alone,
I'd do it just for you.
If I could take your Troubles,
I would toss them in the Sea
But all these things I'm finding
Are Impossible for me
I cannot build a Mountain or catch a Rainbow fair
But let me be what I know best,
A Friend that's always there
You brighten my day
Help me choose the right way
You are my friend
You lend me your hand
Help me understand
You are my friend
And when my skys
Are cloudy and grey
You know
just what to say
'Cause we're friends
Friends Forever
And we're singing along
yes we're friends, friends
and we'll stay together
I know that's how we belong
You're there in good times and bad
When I'm happy or sad
You are my friend
I depend upon you
And I'll be there for you too
You are my friend
And when the years
someday make us part
you'll stay
within my heart
'Cause we're friends, friends forever
And we're signing along
Yes we're friends, friends
And we'll stay together
I know that's how we belong
There are no words I can say
To you for thanks I should pay
For being my FRIEND

What are friends made of?
F is for the fun times we share.
R is for the respect we have for each other.
I Is for the interest you have shown in me.
E is for your eagerness to help me .
N is for all the nice things you do.
D is for your dependability.
The ABC's of Friendship (1)
?ã Always be honest.
?ã Be there when they need you.
?ã Cheer them on.
?ã Don't look for their faults.
?ã Every chance you get, call!
?ã Forgive them.
?ã Get together often.
?ã Have faith in them.
?ã Include them.
?ã Just listen.
?ã Know their dreams.
?ã Love them uncon***ionally.
?ã Make them feel special.
?ã Never forget them.
?ã Offer to help.
?ã Praise them honestly.
?ã Quietly disagree.
?ã Rescue them often.
?ã Say you're sorry.
?ã Talk frequently.
?ã Use good judgment.
?ã Vote for them!
?ã Wish them good luck!
?ã X-ray yourself first.
?ã Your words count.
?ã Zip your mouth when told a secret.
?ã
?ã By: Luquette Lane
The ABC's of Friendship (2)
by Sandy
A Friend....
Accepts you as you are
Believes in "you"
Calls you just to say "HI"
Doesn't give up on you
Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
Forgives your mistakes
Gives uncon***ionally
Helps you
Invites you over
Just be with u
Keeps you close at heart
Loves you for who you are
Makes a difference in your life
Never Judges
Offers support
Picks you up
Quiets your fears
Raises your spirits
Says nice things about you
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
Understands you
Values you
Walks beside you
Xxoxoxoxxxoooxxoxo
Yells when you won't listen and
Zaps you back to reality

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