When my life has reached its very end, And I take that final breath;

I want to know I've left behind, Some "good" before my death.

I hope that in my final hour, In all honesty I can say:

That somewhere in my lifetime, I have brightened someone's day.

That maybe I have brought a smile To someone else's face,

And made one moment a little sweeter While they dwelled here in this place.

Lord, please be my reminder And whisper softly in my ear ...

To be a "giver," not a "taker," In the years I have left here.

Give to me the strength I need, Open up my mind and my soul

That I might show sincere compassion, And love to others before I go.

For if not a heart be touched by me, And not a smile was left behind ...

Then the life that I am blessed with, Will have been a waste of time.

With all my heart, I truly hope To leave something here on earth ...

That touched another, made them smile And gave to my life ... worth.

~ Author Unknown ~