Find somebody friendly To talk to and just be Be yourself with freely Get along with peaceably Because in life there will be A few who irritate you profusely Be they at work or in your family Someone will rub your roughly Speak to you disrespectfully Aggravate you consistently Badger you continually Judge you critically Even hurt you occasionally Sometimes wound you deeply Leave you prematurely Make your head spin violently Betray you dishonorably Belittle you heartlessly Rip you off greedily Lie about you untruthfully After all of this litany Of unkindnesses many Undesirable attributes plenty It's no wonder some are fearful To befriend and be vulnerable Friendship must endure the crucible Yet when you find someone faithful It is a marvelous gift and blessing To have one you trust with everything Someone in whom you can confide Lay down your ego and pride Joke, play around with, and chide Not easily offend when you collide Feel comfortable with deep inside Sometimes this friend is your bride Perhaps even a fatherly figure One in whom you are simply sure Such a one whose heart is pure Transparent, tender, and timely Who can listen to you sincerely Never judge you hastily Discredit you personally Believe in you confidently Encourage you tirelessly Bring out the best in you skillfully Speak forth wisely and understandably Be there for you when you're needy Feel your pain when you're low Never rush you to leave and go Endure your outrageous outbursts Love you unconditionally at your worst When competing not need to be first Quench your soul's deep thirst For companionship and conversation Helps you through times of isolation Lifts you beyond comprehension Such is a friend worthy of retention.