May you never be forced
to trade a smile
for a grasp in lonliness.

Nor a good intention
sacrifice
for wants in selfishness.

May you never mistake
a gentle gesture from another
for an act of greed.

Nor the guile of wrecklessness
excercise
under the guise of need.

May you ever hear that solemn voice
of good in your conscience
that seeks to lead you
to the light and the truth.

For the power of the endless love
in your soul to bloom
is the boundless joy
that lives inside of you.

Copyright 2007 Pierre Ortega