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Only A Few True Friends

Look at those,
Those that desire to be heard.
Those who cling to the concept,
Of being known and praised.

Look at those,
Yes, they're well-known indeed.
But those are the ones that don't experience true friends.

Those are only followed and admired,
By others whom seek
To make a name for themselves.
Those are the ones;
Who in a time of distress,
Won't have a true friend to turn to.

And as for I:
I'd rather have only a few true friends,
Than be surrounded by many acquaintances.

I desire those few true friends.
The ones that will be there,
When hope is lost
And the pain has sunk in.

I'd rather have only a few true friends,
Who love me.
Who admire me for me,
Rather than looking to me,
For a path to popularity.

Yes.
I'd rather have only a few true friends,
Than be surrounded by many acquaintances.

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