I love these words and it really makes me think about what I do and say. Sometimes; often, I forget the wisdom of these words, so I like to come back an re-read them to keep me on track. I don’t know who wrote them but I send my grateful thanks to them.
Is anybody happier because you passed by their way
Does anybody remember that you spoke to them today
Were you selfish (pure and simple) as you rushed along your way
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today
Can you say tonight in parting with the day that’s slipping fast
That you helped a single person in the many that you passed
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead
Did you waste the day or lose it
Was it well or poorly spent
Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent
As you close your eyes in Slumber do you think the Universe would say
You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today