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August 23, 2010
The old man turned to me and asked "How many friends have you?" "Why? 10 or 100 friends have I," and I named off just a few. He rose quite slowly with effort and sadly shook his head. "A lucky child you are to have so many friends," he said.
A friend is just not someone to whom you say hello.
A friend is a tender shoulder on which to softly cry, a well to pour darkness and despair when all your other so-called friends have helps to put you there.
A true friend is an ally who can't be moved or bought, a voice to keep your name alive when others have forgotten.
But most of all a friend is a heart, a strong and sturdy wall, for from the hearts of friends there comes the greatest love of all.
So think of what I've spoken, for every word is true, and answer once again, my child, how many friends have you?"
And then he stood and faced me, awaiting my reply. Softly I answered, "If lucky..one have I. You." my Father.
Starbuck.
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