Before I Go When my life has reached it's very end, And I take that final breath, I want to know I've left behind, Some "good" before my death. I hope that in my final hour, In all honesty I can say, That somewhere in my lifetime, I have brightened someone's day. That maybe I have brought a smile To someone else's face, And made one moment a little sweeter, While they dwelled here in this place. Lord, please be my reminder And whisper softly in my ear... To be a "giver", not a "taker", In the years I have left here. Give to me the strength I need, Open up my mind and my soul. That I might show sincere compassion, And love to others before I go. For if not a heart be touched by me, And not a smile was left behind... Then the life that I am blessed with, Will have been a waste of time. With all my heart, I truly hope, To leave something here on earth. That touched another, made them smile And gave to my life ... worth. Unknown Author Danny Hahlbohm © Copyright 2004 Inspired Art All Rights Reserved Used with permission.