Love is a temporary madness

"Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being "in love" which any of us can convince ourselves we are.
Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Your mother and I had it, we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two.- Captain Corelli's Mandolin. "Love is the beauty of the soul."

Friendship is the golden ribbon that ties the world together

I need to know if you’re my true friend,will you be by my side until the end?Can I tell you my secrets deep,and trust them in your heart you’ll keep?We are neither of us without our flaws,can you accept mine as I will yours?I’ll be a shoulder to cry on when you’re blue,will you be there for me when I need you?No matter how busy I will make time for you,if you are busy will you make time for me too?I will take your hand and comfort your tears,will you hold me and soothe my fears?I will give you joy and many warm smiles,can we share that even across many miles?I will not forget what’s important to you,will you remember what’s important to me too?With you my most favourite things I’ll share,If only I know do you truly care?If you can accept me as I do you,then I will know you are a friend most true.