While walking upon the beach
I found jewels in the sand
They sparkled with such beauty
I cupped them within my hand
I held each one close to me
And counted them one by one
I enjoyed them every day
Our comradery was such fun
Then one sad day it happened
One could not be found at all
One fine jewel was missing
And I never saw it fall
I searched the whole world over
It was never found again
A jewel I held so precious
Had fallen out of my hand
I grieved over the lost one
And ignored the ones I’d kept
I was focused on my pain
So I missed it when they wept
I should be glad for blessings
And not waste my time on tears
But there’s a void in my heart
So I mourned my loss for years
The moral to this story
Is a hard lesson to learn
If they’re valuable to you
Their trust and love, you must earn
Friends are just like the jewels
We should love them every one
There are those, kind and caring,
And some of them, loads of fun
Each day you validate them
Keep them alive your heart
Even if they can’t be there
Then you’re really not apart!
