I
do not wish for pathways free of obstacles
Nor
views unmarred by haze or fog.
I
do not seek a life of ease on a bed of roses.
I
do not wish to avoid bitter pangs of doubt, sorrow, and regret,
Nor
to live a life free of pain or fear.
I
do not wish for any of these.
They
are not what truly matters.
My
wish is for courage in times of trial.
When
skies darken and dread descends upon us all
And
others lose heart, and burdens and blame fall on me,
May
I find a quantum of resolve.
And
see a ray of light amidst the gloom
When
all seems lost but life itself,
May
every gift life has given me flourish anew,
And
may I share this blossoming with all entrusted to my care.
May
I always be a friend worthy of that name.
And
have in my life others who are the same.
May
we abide in trust,
Supporting
one another in times of sorrow,
And
rejoicing together in times of joy.
May
we defy the storms of life side by side.
And
exemplify solidarity in word and deed,
In
days of triumph and hours of need.
May
my presence be a gift
That
enriches the lives of all I meet
And
may their presence elevate and enlighten mine.
I
have but one more wish:
In
every moment of every day
May
I feel the worth of life and be inspired
In
every hour of serenity or stress,
May
I feel the truth within me:
That
where there is life,
there
is time, and
Where
there is time,
Hope,
however slight, endures!
These
are my wishes for me without any pause.
And
for all of us - now and while yet breath draws!
Larry Conley
08 June 2018
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