BE YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND In a world that you may not fully understand May you find true love, happiness, and peace Let the pains you bear only give you strength Not causing optimism and courage to cease Always see promise and goodness in others Let the strength of a smile brighten your day Feel the warmth only true friendship provides Send the gift of kindness back the other way May you have someone near who loves you With that special someone to love in return A future filled with knowledge and success Remembering there's so much more to learn Strive for a life built on tolerance and trust Listen how sweetly nature's wild bird sings May you see your future filled with promise Don't be too concerned with material things There’s never a tear that kindness won’t dry Nor a frown that can't be turned to a smile Take time from your pursuit of life's set goals Laugh out loud and just be happy for a while Remember the sunshine is but a dawn away Be strong when the rains never seem to end The rainbow’s glow appears only after the storm Have faith in you and be your own best friend