MidnightMarauder the Nocturnal One's blog: "The Gemini Mind"

This one will cause some of you to think a bit....

What is the meaning of this word we call friend?....I mean this is one of those words that changes it's definition from one person to another and I think some of us have forgotten the "real meaning" of the word itself, we've all had one or two of these people come into our lives and while some have stayed, others have gone by their own choice or being cast out by the person they befriended only to have that person regret that decision later. I'm no stranger to having people come and go in my life but like I said the meaning is different to other people, you got some who like to have lots of attention but never truly care about those that are in their circle, or the ones who keep to themselves keeping one or three friends at a distance so that they never get too close. Then there's the friend that most of are but change after every bad situation, some continue being that kind while others become one of the other two I mentioned earlier..........

But the kind of friend I am (and have always been) is the one that is called too caring or foolish cause I give my all each and every day leaving me drained at times but am always ready to be there,cause that's the kinda of guy I am, that friend who will fight with nothing left just because it's the right thing to do....now not everyone does this anymore that's why when someone like me comes around it's looked upon as scary, weak, or weird, but let me say that we fear what we don't understand and will be our undoing if that doesn't change. To me a friend is the type that is there for you and backs you up whether your right or wrong....and is not afraid to agree or disagree with you (even when you didn't want to hear what they had to say...;-) one who will know that we all get busy and not constantly hold it over your head every time you "do" talk to them, who knows when your hurting and just listens without saying too much to let you know that you have turned to the right place and makes them feel glad to have you in their lives, and even thought you hardly or don't talk to them much like you used to (due to you being really busy or having really hard times or just want to be away from it all for awhile) will always welcome you with open arms and is glad to hear from you. That last one is a role that I play often (and am happy to do so) cause now-a-days those who call themselves friends tend to leave you when they don't get paid attention to as much as they "think" they should but if your a friend of mine and we haven't talked in....(lets say more than a couple months) when you reemerge and others have "deleted you" from their lives I'll still be here, still your friend and most important, still by your side cause the bond that we have may have started as friends but has gone beyond that and became something more glorious that most will never understand..........it takes more than just being a good person to be a "true friend" it takes patience, kindness, and the determination that is not normally linked with the word friend..........

So you ask why I care so much?....to answer that one is one of those answers you'll never have a true answer to, but know that it's what you feel so to call myself a great friend...."true friend" is something that only the ones who know me to be there when no one else will can tell you that........I just go on knowing what I know and continuing to honor, and respect those who call me a friend, a F.R.I.E.N.D is Friends that are Readily Involved in our lives that Everybody Needs Daily