The Singing Scoutmaster: Two Boxes

Two boxes met upon the road.
Said one unto the other,
'If you're a box,
And I'm a box,
Then you must be my brother.
Our sides are thin,
We're cavin' in.
And we must get no thinner.'
And so two boxes, hand in hand,
Went home to have their dinner.

--Shel Silverstein

Cubs, Shel Silverstein's poem reminds us that friendship is about more than just having fun together. True friends share both the good times and the tough times. When you have something that makes you happy, don't keep it to yourself-share it with your friends and watch their smiles grow. And if you're feeling down or worried, remember it's okay to talk to someone you trust. That's what friends-and your Cub Scout pack-are for! By sharing both our joys and our troubles, we help each other-and that's what makes our Cub Scout pack strong. So tonight, think about what you might put in your 'boxes,' and how you can be a friend to others, no matter what they're carrying.