Bernadette Smith

Recipe For Friendship

2 tablespoons of love

1 3/4 cups of loyalty

1 1/2 cups of honesty

2 cups of trust

1 teaspoon of encouragement

A pinch of advice

* Yields infinite friends

Most people say that I have the friendship qualities that are mentioned in this poem. My friends and family describe me as cheerful, exciting, and inquisitive. The inspiration for this piece was my realization of how important and fragile friendships really are. I also wanted people to know the basis of friendships and what friendships require.