Let me be a light in the darkness,
let my wisdom be calming in stormy waters
and my voice, gentle, to soothe the sore.
Let me be a balm on festering discontent
and a bandage to deeper wounds.
In my smile, let there be sunshine
to brighten the dullest day
and let my joy be infectious,
that others may catch it
and seize it as theirs.
And let my sorrow and sadness
fly away,
never tarrying long enough
to touch the souls of others.
Allow only good to come from me
that all whom I touch
may feel my love and respect,
but leave my pain to
dissipate on the wind,
powerless to harm them;
and let me give it no credence,
for then it has no power over me.