My daily wish is that we may
See good in those who pass our way; 

Find in each a worthy trait 
That we shall gladly cultivate; 

See in each one passing by 
The better things that beautify

A softly spoken word of cheer, 
A kindly face, a smile sincere. 

I pray each day that we may view 
The things that warm one's heart anew; 

The kindly deed that can't be bought 
That only from good are wrought, 

A burden lightened here and there, 
A brother lifted from despair, 

The aged ones freed from distress; 
The lame, the sick, brought happiness. 

Grant that before each sun has set 
We'll witness deeds we can't forget; 

A soothing hand to one in pain, 
A sacrifice for love - not gain; 

A word to ease the troubled mind 
Of one whom fate has dealt unkind. 

So, friend, my wish is that we may 
See good in all who pass our way. 

~by Phil Perkins~