Build
A Box Of Friendship
by Chuck Pool
Into
a box of friendship
To insure
that it is strong
First
a layer of respect
On the
bottom does belong.
Then
to the sides attach,
In the
corners where they meet,
Several
anchors full of trust,
Devoid
of all deceit.
The height
of friendship can be measured
By the
sides of four,
So make
them all a larger cut,
And
the box will hold much more.
Now fill
it up with courtesy,
Honor
and esteem,
Understanding,
sympathy,
And
passion for a dream.
Add to
that your honesty,
Emotions
joy and love,
And
since they're so important,
Place
them up above
But leave
the box wide open
So all
can see inside,
To learn
what makes a friendship work
From
the box you built with pride.