Our Daily Wish

Our Daily Wish
 
Our daily wish is that we may
     See good in those who pass our way;
Find in each a worthy trait
     That we should 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.
 
Let’s pray each day that we may view
     The things that warm our hearts anew;
The kindly deeds that can’t be bought -
     That only from the 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, our wish is that we may
     See good in all who pass our way.
 
by Phil Perkins