Thursday, March 8, 2007

Eventide

I want to know, when day is done
That life has been worth living,
That I have brought somebody joy
Through kind unselfish living.

I want to feel, when evening falls
and shadows quickly lengthen,
That I have made somebody glad
Some weakness I have strengthened.

I want to know, that come what may
I've left some cheer and gladness.
I want to feel, at close of day
I've banished someone's sadness.

I want to feel at eventide
That someone's cares were lighter,
Because of kindness I have done
May someone's life be brighter.

Unknown Author