Friendship is a priceless gift..
It can't be brought or sold
but it's value is much greater
Than a mountain made of gold
For gold is cold and lifeless
It can neither see nor hear
And in the time of trouble
It is powerless to cheer
It has no ears to listen
Nor heart to understand
It cannot bring you comfort
Or reach out a helping hand
So when you ask God for a gift be thankful if he sends
Not diamond's pearls or riches
But the love of true friends
By Helen Steniner Rice