An Old Friends Face

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17 ESV). Recently I was contacted by one of my high school classmates about any interest I might have in a 50th Class Reunion! It is still four years away, but it seems they are beginning to plan for the celebration. I don’t know how could nearly fifty years could have passed so quickly! Time seems to slip away before I know it. I read the following poem recently from an unknown author that underscores the need to stay in touch with our friends. Since Valentines Day is soon approaching, perhaps it may challenge you to contact those “old friends” just to say hello. Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone. And I never see my old friends face, For life is a swift and terrible race, She knows I like her just as well As in the days when I rang her bell, And she rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men. Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired of trying to make a name. "Tomorrow" I say "I will call on Jane" "Just to show that I'm thinking of her" But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And distance between us grows and grows. Around the corner!-yet miles away, "Here's a telegram sir-" "Jane died today." And that's what we get and deserve in the end. Around the corner, a vanished friend. If you love someone, tell them. Remember always to say "what you mean". Never be afraid to express yourself. Take this opportunity to tell someone what they mean to you. Seize the day and have no regrets. Most importantly, stay close to your friends and family. What a difference it may mean today to someone, perhaps whom you have not spoken to for a long time, to hear your voice.