New Friends & Old Friends.

Make new friends , but keep the old ;
Those are silver , these are gold.
New-made friendships , like new wine ,
Age will mellow and refine.

Friendships that have stood the test -
Time and change - are surely best ;
Brow may wrinkle , hair grow gray,
Friendship never knows decay.

For 'mid old friends , tried and true ,
Once more we our youth renew.
But old friends , alas ! may die ,
New friends must their place supply.

Cherish friendship in your breast -
New is good , but old is best ;
Make new friends , but keep the old ;
Those are silver , these are gold.

This short friendship poem was written by Joseph Parry , (1841-1903).
His words in this inspirational poem regarding friendships still hold true today.
Throughout our life we are constantly meeting new people.
Some remain acquaintances , some become friends.
But , with our old friends we sometimes lose touch with them , due to a move , change of job , marriage , children , the list goes on and on.
Mr. Parry's point on silver and gold as they refer to friendships are well written.
No matter how many people we meet , old friends are still those who know you better.
Some , might be those who understands you most , just like no other.
Our old friends are like gold. And our new friends are silver.
Remember , to treat our old friends like gold although people come and go in our lives.

It takes a long time to grow an old friend.