for keeps :)

March 1, 2010

02:43am

In a couple of days I will be flying back home. I'm trying to recall my extended vacation stay here in Manila. I have been here since November, and I have been to a couple of places - thanks to friends of my sis and bro-in-law :) Since day 1, we already went somewhere far even up until my last few days. I'm really thankful for these people's kindness and even their company. They made my short/extended stay here a memorable one. :)

They may be "new found friends" but the camaraderie spent ties a bond that I guess hope pray will last 'til our last day on earth :) Friends for keeps? :)

Make new friends, but keep the old;

Those are silver, these are gold.

New-made friendships, like new wine,

Age will mellow and refine.

Friendships that have stood the test -

Time and change - are surely best;

Brow may wrinkle, hair grow gray,

Friendship never knows decay.

For 'mid old friends, tried and true,

Once more we our youth renew.

But old friends, alas! may die,

New friends must their place supply.

Cherish friendship in your breast-

New is good, but old is best;

Make new friends, but keep the old;

Those are silver, these are gold.

Joseph Parry