What I Want

 I want to know, when the day is done,

that life has been worth living,

that I have brought to someone joy,

through kind, unselfish giving.

I want to feel, when the evening falls,

and shadows quickly lengthen,

that I have touched a heart with love,

some weakness I have strengthened.

I want to feel, at eventide,

that someone's cares are lighter;

because of kindness I have done,

their life is now much brighter.

I want to know, as the darkness comes

and my body seeks repose,

that I have touched a soul somewhere

and replaced a thorn with one red rose.

~ An adaptation by Sandy from an Unknown Author ~

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