Message to a Friend

In this, the age of technology
You can send messages to loved ones and friends for free
There are no excuses not to get in touch
Unless of course, you don’t care very much
 
Take a moment to think this through
What does a friend really mean to you?
Who is loyal, in whom do you trust
Who listens to you moan when life is unjust?
 
True friendship has nothing to do with sex
It begins with kind words and grows with respect
Friends should not come with ‘benefits’
As that would make you a hypocrite
 
If you really do care, then make some time
Send them a message asking if they’re fine
For if you do not ask, how will you know
If your friends are happy or if they are low
 
It could make such a difference to someone’s day
To know someone does care, though far away
There are too many people, who are sad and all alone
Because their friends never visit or pick up the phone
 
It’s not that much effort to make someone smile
And I think you will find it is worthwhile
A few minutes of your time to show that you care
Then click ‘send’ and your message is there