Begin by deciding, that, no-matter how hard,
    You'll always do what's right.
Decide right now, while you're thinking straight,
    Before swayed by a storm-tossed night.

The next thing to do is decide in your heart:
    A blessing; - you'll try to be.
No-matter who's path-way you cross today,
    They'll remember you, - Happily!

From the person who likes you, and, who you care for too,
    To the old grouch, that no one can stand;
Remember, it costs you nothing at all
    To smile, and to lend a hand.

Oh, you can be bitter, like everyone else,
    And say, "I'll show you! Yes, I will!"
But you'll lose more than you gain, including a friend,
    And leave a heart with a little more chill.

To find a friend, you must stop your search,
    And decide that you really don't care.
Because, pushing, and pressing, and prying and testing
    Never fostered a friend anywhere.

No, to find a friend, you must be a friend;
    And that takes more effort than not.
Which could be the reason most people we know
    Find themselves, such a friend-less lot.

Well, I hope I have helped you in finding a friend.
    Your task has just begun.
And you might follow these rules, and still not find your friend,
    But, I may have found myself one.