Note to My Best Friend
(Read it slowly)
Life is the most precious gift from God
Live it well
Each step of the way as it unfolds
Slowly
Make no haste
Let no one bother you with their vain talks
As much as you can
Resist the proud
Those who believe their 'notions' are the best
After all, the world has brooked them
Since time immemorial
They come
And they go
Make your company with the humble
When you are hungry, they will welcome you
When you are naked, they will clothe you
They are true and real people
Let love not depart from you
Love your enemies
Pray for them
That they may live to see your prosperity
Be a friend to the poor
They have a hidden treasure;
A compassionate soul and a true heart
They have a living hope in times of distress
And hope is what keeps our dreams true
Hate no one
Hatred is a bad thing
It tears families and friendships apart
And escalates into war
Why would you want to make
More enemies than friends?
Make as many friends as you can
At the...
Life is the most precious gift from God
Live it well
Each step of the way as it unfolds
Slowly
Make no haste
Let no one bother you with their vain talks
As much as you can
Resist the proud
Those who believe their 'notions' are the best
After all, the world has brooked them
Since time immemorial
They come
And they go
Make your company with the humble
When you are hungry, they will welcome you
When you are naked, they will clothe you
They are true and real people
Let love not depart from you
Love your enemies
Pray for them
That they may live to see your prosperity
Be a friend to the poor
They have a hidden treasure;
A compassionate soul and a true heart
They have a living hope in times of distress
And hope is what keeps our dreams true
Hate no one
Hatred is a bad thing
It tears families and friendships apart
And escalates into war
Why would you want to make
More enemies than friends?
Make as many friends as you can
At the...