Never take your friends for granted.

A true friend will do anything for you, and if you're a true friend back, you will do the same for them. A friendship is a pact. A love between people that is never to be interrupted by another, or taken lightly by anyone. A true friend will be there always, no matter what the circumstances may be. A true friend proves there love by they're actions more than their words. A true friend will be an authoritive figure when you need one, a shoulder to cry on, and a person that tells you the truth like it is, and is not one to sugarcoat anything. A true friend knows how, and when to show tough love, and at a moments notice knows how to show compassionate love. And if you're a true friend, you'll give it right back. If someone uses you as a friend, takes you for granted, and is only your friend when it's convenient for them, they are NOT your friend. To everyone who reads this, I beg you to love your friends, keep your friends, cherish your friends. And if you have someone who is your friend just when they need you, do not let them think they own you, or can use you or call upon you when they please. Stand up for yourself! A friend made is a lifetime of happiness. A friend lost is a lifetime of sadness. And for those of you who take your friends for granted and lose your friends, I pray one day you'll find a way to change. Never under estimate the power of a friend. People come and go, but a friend is always by your side. Who is by yours?


Not Meant To Be

There once was a time if I just closed my eyes,
I could see us together as one.
But after these months of growing apart,
I can see that dream is done.
You were the one who knew me inside and out,
And always knew just what to say.
Any problems I had would disappear,
When you said it would all be okay.
There was always a special connection with us,
And these days it seems to be gone.
Whatever we had died a long time ago,
But it's just so hard to move on.
Those times I'd drown in the brown of your eyes,
You never noticed a thing.
There were nights I laid awake and thought,
Of the love our friendship could bring.
There once was a time if I just closed my eyes,
I could see us together as one.
But after these years of growing apart,
I can see that dream is done.
No matter how hard I've been trying,
The truth is so hard to see.
I guess it takes a while to let go,
Of something not meant to be.




Listeners

Who cuts the barbers hair?
And who heals the doctor when he is sick?
Who knows?
Just some of life's unanswered questions.

You know how there’s always that one person
Who is always listening.
Listening and hearing and seeing what
The others don't.
You know the one.
They could tell you anything
About anyone around them,
But not one other person
Could say a word about them.
Listeners listen, they never talk.
So everyone wants their open ear.

They're the person that no one ever sees cry,
No one knows their heartaches
You'd swear they have no fears.
But that is only because
No one has ever taken the time to listen.

So add to the mysteries
'Who listens to the listeners?'
They may appear to be a pillar of strength.
But what if everyone else’s problems are only
Eating them away inside?
What if, while they are so busy being
the friend everyone takes for granted,
They have no friend who they can go to in return.
What if, while being the one
who everyone wants to talk to,
They are the loneliest person in the world.

Think about that person,
There’s one in every crowd.
When did you last see them cry?
When did you last see into their heart?
When did you last ask their question back,
Say 'How are you?'
And really, truly mean it?
When was the last time you waited to hear the reply?

Don't take the listeners for granted,
Because one day they won't be there to listen anymore.
And then, you will understand their loneliness.



Quiet Emotions
by Judy Burnette

I always wanted more from you
than you were willing to give;
So now we've gone our separate ways
each with different lives to live.

The bond will always be there
the friendship always intact;
But the time for us has come and gone
and the pages of time, you can't turn back.

I will always be a friend to you
and wonder how you are;
The smiles and laughter I will remember
and our fights have become painless scars.

Sometimes on those busy days
when you've a thousand things to do;
Please let me glide slowly through your mind
and spend some time with you.

In that quiet moment
when you're surprised to find me there;
Just remember even with the distance between us
I am still someone who cares.


I Remember You
Skid Row

Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
The wind would whisper and I'd think of you
And all the tears you cried, that called my name
And when you needed me I came through

I paint a picture of the days gone by
When love went blind and you would make me see
I'd stare a lifetime into your eyes
So that I knew that you were there for me
Time after time you were there for me

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand?
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I wanna hear you say I remember you

We spent the summer with the top rolled down
Wished ever after would it be like this
You said I love you babe, without a sound
I said I'd give up my life for just one kiss
I'd live for your smile and die for your kiss

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand?
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I wanna hear you say I remember you

We've had our share of hard times
But that's the price we paid
And through it all we kept the promise that we made
I swear you'll never be lonely

Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
Washed away a dream of you
But nothing else could ever take you away
'Cause you'll always be my dream come true
Oh my darling, I love you

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand?
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I wanna hear you say I remember you

Remember yesterday, walking hand in hand?
Love letters in the sand - I remember you
Through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I wanna hear you say, I remember - I remember you


Dreams

Butterflies don't know the color of their wings, but human eyes know how nice it is. Likewise you don't know how good you are, but I know how special you are......Dreams are not those which are seen during sleep, dreams are those which will never let you sleep, so see the dreams and work hard to make them true.