Friends are minted in so many different alloys.

Some are like cast pot metal, based on utility, they
Last briefly and break under the slightest stress.

Others are like aluminum, they take a lot of heat and
Pressure until they melt into a shapeless puddle.

A few are like stainless steel, they're durable and
Withstand the corrosive tears that moisten our lives.

Silver describes those that are unique and valuable,
Yet who tarnish if not protected and polished.

Golden can only describe those that are found rarely
In a lifetime, and shine regally above the rest.

And then there are friends like you…

Forged of the strongest, most valuable and everlasting of
All the metals… Platinum.


(c) MS 2002

 Friends are minted in so many different alloys.

Some are like cast pot metal, based on utility, they
Last briefly and break under the slightest stress.

Others are like aluminum, they take a lot of heat and
Pressure until they melt into a shapeless puddle.

A few are like stainless steel, they're durable and
Withstand the corrosive tears that moisten our lives.

Silver describes those that are unique and valuable,
Yet who tarnish if not protected and polished.

Golden can only describe those that are found rarely
In a lifetime, and shine regally above the rest.

And then there are friends like you…

Forged of the strongest, most valuable and everlasting of
All the metals… Platinum.


(c) MS 2002