Daily Wish

My daily wish is that we may see good in those who pass our way;

Find in each a worthy trait that we shall gladly cultivate;

See in each one passing by, the better things that beautify;

A softly spoken word of cheer, a kindly face, a smile sincere.

I pray each day that we may view the things that warm one's heart anew;

The kindly deed that can't be bought, that only from good are wrought,

A burden lightened here and there, a brother lifted from despair,

The aged ones freed from distress; the lame, the sick, brought happiness.

Grant that before each sun has set, we'll witness deeds we can't forget;

A soothing hand to one in pain, a sacrifice for love - not gain;

A word to ease the troubled mind of one whom fate has dealt unkind.

So, friend, my wish is that we may see good in all who pass our way.

~ Phil Perkins -- from Aiken Drum ~