Who's your friend?

Is there anyone who doesn't have someone to call a "friend?" Even the brain-sick people includes a friend, aren't they? There's a saying "No man is an island" and yes, we have to agree with this citation. No human can live for him alone and thinks for himself alone. Everyone has to share and do something not just for himself.

Personally, I have a lot of friends but there's only a few of them which I can consider true and reliable but, that doesn't stop me from being a true friend to them also. I would like to share some personal stories about some types of friends that I have and I thought that anyone who'll read this can reflect on which kind of friend they are. You might not know, maybe, you are not as a "good friend" as you think you are.

A true friend wishes you well and wishes it for your own sake. Any objection on your mind after reading the cite? I hope there's none because if you do have a problem about it, then I'll tell you, you have a problem about yourself. A true friend is not selfish at all! Not at all! Well, anyway, here's the story: I have a friend and met him 9 years ago back on our high school days. He's always the cock-a-hoop guy for me and all the people around him but he became my friend and once I consider anyone as a friend, I consider it a lifetime commitment. I respect him despite of his natural annoying personality that often irritates me. We've been friends for long but he frustrates me a lot in times when we're on a difficult situation. Why? He always let me down and even murder my name in front of anyone. I don't know if it's his way of joking but the fact that the situation is not suited for a joke, why the hell would he do that? Initially, I would feel steamed and eager to biff him off but I thought of "Hey! I'm his friend. Why should I do that? What for? If I hit him, will it help? If I did, I will be just like him who doesn't value friendship on an upper-level." It's not me so, I'll be more understanding and treat him more like a friend. Now, it's up to him to realize the rest. Just like Jesus and Judas, be like Jesus all the time.

A friend is an inspiration, a guide, a supporter and a brother. Be there to support -always. Who knows when you'll need him? It's not always your friend that needs help, right? It's always a cycle, a contrariwise situation. Don't break that cycle. That's what friends are for. You were there for him and he's there for you, too.

Who's the person that brings out the best in you? It is your friend. No friend will ever bring you down. If someone did, believe me, he didn't considered you as his friend.

Nothing is a scary place when you're with your friends. Who wants to disagree with this? Then you have to disagree with all that I had said. Friends will put you up to your highest point of bravery and confidence.

A friend will come into your life and stay for good. True, isn't it? I've got a friend who never left my side. We've been through heaps of crap in our lives but friendship is still there and still strong and growing even more stronger. If you're reading this you know who you are, buddy! We made a lot of songs! Haha!

A friend in need is a friend indeed. I like this quote a lot. Why? Because it defines the core of friendship. Friendship is not just the good times but it's a commitment to share a part of your life to them. A friend who ask for your help is a real friend. They call it trust. If he ask for your help it means that he trust you. Right? And what does a true friend do? Always lends a hand.

A friend neglects your failures and bears up your success. Who had a friend who always looks into your failures? If you got one, tell him to look in the mirror. A friend will never let you down and will always be there to support you to the top.

Now, who's your friend?

-HDP_Paradiddle