Why can't we be friends?

Coming from an average-middle-class family in a city like Jakarta, having a proper education, and leading a life for more than 30 years, I find it easy to make (new) friends.

For me attending a social function in the neighborhood will bring me one friend or two, logging in to friendster will certainly open an opportunity to make friend, even waiting for a bus in a bus shelter sometimes gives me a chance to form an acquaintance.

It is kind of hard for me to accept that some people just close their heart to friendship. Take the middle east crisis, religious clash in Poso and Ambon, massacre in Sudan, etc. etc. It only takes the words: stop, forgive, and forget. I agree that the PAIN hurts one's heart so much, but one must bury the hatchet and go on living a peaceful life, otherwise one will not be able to enjoy the life. Shake hand with your former enemy, your ex-spouse, your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend. Share your life with friends. I believe it will make one's life more enjoyable.

One more thing, A friend can come from someone OTHER than you, he/she can be your lover, spouse, or maybe former enemy.

"I can't read the future, I still wanna hold you close...." (Jon Secada)

Adios mi amiga