Friends Day

[nurktwin 2,143]

For those who understand, no

explanation is needed. For those

who do not understand, no

explanation is possible.

One day I had lunch with some

friends. Jim, a short, balding

golfer type about 80 years old,

came along with them---all in

all, a pleasant bunch.

When the menus were presented, we

ordered salads, sandwiches, and

soups, except for Jim who said,

"Ice Cream, please. Two scoops,

chocolate.

I wasn't sure my ears heard right,

and the others were aghast.

"Along with heated apple pie,"

Jim added, completely unabashed.

We tried to act quite nonchalant,

as if people did this all the

time.. But when our orders were

brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as

his pie a-la-mode went down. The

other guys couldn't believe it.

They ate their lunches silently

and grinned.

The next time I went out to eat, I

called and invited Jim . I

lunched on white meat tuna. He

ordered a parfait. I smiled. He

asked if he amused me.

I answered, "Yes, you do, but also

you confuse me. How come you

order rich desserts, while I

feel I must be sensible?"

He laughed and said "I'm tasting

all that is Possible. I try to

eat the food I need, and do the

things I should. But life's so

short, my friend, I hate missing

out on something good. This year

I realized how old I was. (He

grinned) I haven't been this old

before. So, before I die, I've

got to try those things that for

years I had ignored.

" I haven't smelled all the flowers

yet. There are too many trout

streams I haven't fished.

There's more fudge sundaes to

wolf down and kites to be flown

overhead.

"There are too many golf courses I

haven't played. I've not laughed

at all the jokes. I've missed a

lot of sporting events and

potato chips and cokes.

" I want to wade again in water and

feel ocean spray on my face. I

want to sit in a country church

once more and thank God for His

grace.

" I want peanut butter every day

spread on my morning toast. I

want un-timed long distance

calls to the folks I love the

most.

" I haven't cried at all the movies

yet, or walked in the morning

rain. I need to feel wind on my

face. I want to be in love

again.

"So, if I choose to have dessert,

instead of having dinner, then

should I die before night fall,

I'd say I died a winner, because

I missed out on nothing. I

filled my heart's desire. I had

that final chocolate mousse

before my life expired."

With that, I called the waitress

over.. "I've changed my mind, "

I said. "I want what he is

having, only add some more

whipped cream!"

This is my gift to you - We need an

annual Friends Day!

Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.

Be mindful that happiness isn't

based on possessions, power, or

prestige, but on relationships

with people we like and respect.

Remember that while money talks,

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!

[SingsInFrench 262]

Thank you, Benny. There's so much truth in the poem. I'm so grateful for all the wonderful friends I have here on the Farm!

[Szafira 62]

I'm really impressed. Such a beautiful poem... :heart:

[Amber 70]

Amen to that Benny! Gonna have a piece of cheese-cake today. Will dedicate it to you!

[The Wise DJ 3]

I really appreciate the words and the story you wrote Nurk, thanks a lot

...... and..... tons and tons of chocolate ice cream!!!

[Magnolia 171]

So very true! We must enjoy the people and things we love while we can.

Thanks for that, Benny!