For you, CONCH-L friends.... On Line Friends I have a little group of friends, As dear as they can be. I love them all, but sad to say, Most I'll never get to see. The only claim I have is that When I feel sad, alone or blue, I get on line, Play wav's and chat. And maybe find someone who feels it too. They give love And support, Opinions and such, Which I can take or ponder much, But...sometimes I round a bend And Lo!! I'll make a brand new friend. Feel bad, or sad? Just plain sick? Got an attitude or habit You want to kick? "It's ok", your friends will say, "We've all been there before, A time or two, just like you". We know the ups, the down, The highs, the lows, The "I-could-kill-that-so-n-so's". The pain and strain, Of getting through The leave-takings without adieu. We've seen it all, the been-theres done-thats, We've worn all the different hats, That makes us each uniquely "us", And when we want to make a fuss, We come online and find The equalizers, The friends, who become our sympathizers, Who know, And feel, And wish, And pray, When you both know there is nothing more to say - - But an online friend Will say it anyway." Sylvia in Alabama