Let me be an inspiration
to the would-be uninspired,
let me soothe and comfort
when a mind becomes too tired.
Let me have the insight
to know when there’s a need,
let me be a blessing, Lord,
and do a loving deed.
Let me lend a helping hand
without the need to ask,
let me ease the burden
of another person’s task.
Let me bring some happiness
and let there be a time
for me to be a blessing, Lord,
to those whose lives touch mine.
1984
My Precious Life 
Beautiful! I love your writing already! 😊
Thank you, Laurie, and I like yours!
Thank you very much. Hopefully we will have a chance to get to know one another better, through our pages.
This is such a beautiful poem. I intend to read it again and again.
Thank you very much. I’m happy you like it. It is one of my favourites.
Beautiful in its simplicity and direct compassion!
Thank you very much! I appreciate your comments! 😊
That is one I have to print
Just read this for the first time, it is both beautiful and poignant. A great motto to live by . Yet another way to say “Do unto others as you would wish they do to you”. You really are a ray of sunshine, even on a dull day.
What a very nice comment…thank you!😊
This is absolutely perfect. Beautiful.
I love it. ~ Cobs. x
Thank you very much. It is one of my favourites. I’m glad you like it, too.
Read this to 220 people yesterday and they loved it too.
And I thank you for that, Murland 🙂
This has a timeless effect on one’s psyche, as I try to find an unobtrusive way to help a good friend who is down on his luck I was drawn back to it for inspiration. Thanks for sharing it with us all.