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Driven To Distractions©
The Sound of One Hand Clapping©

A rchive Date
[ 04-06-2000 ]
Category
[ Art & Literature ]
sub-Categoy
[ Poetry ]
      [A casual friend has never seen you cry. A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.
      A casual friend doesn't know your parents' first names. A real friend has their phone numbers in his/her address book.
      A casual friend brings a bottle of wine to your party. A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.
      A casual friend dislikes being called after she/he has gone to bed. A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
      A casual friend talks with you about your problems. A real friend helps you with your problems.
      A casual friend wonders about your romantic history. A real friend could blackmail you with your romantic past.
      A casual friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your fridge and helps him- or herself.
      A casual friend expects you there for him or her. A real friend expects to always be there for you]
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