11-7-23

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.