Standing forwhat you
believe in,
Regardless of the odds
against you,
and the pressure that tears at your
resistance, means courage
 
Keeping a smile on your face,
When inside you feel like dying,
For the sake of supporting others,
means strength
 
Stopping at nothing,
And doing what's in your heart,
You know is right, means determination

 
Doing more than is expected,
To make another's life a little more bearable,
Without uttering a single complaint,
means compassion
 
Helping a friend in need,
No matter the time or effort,
To the best of your ability, means loyalty
 
Giving more than you have, and
expecting nothing
But nothing in return, means selflessness

 
Holding your head high,
And being the best you know you can be
When life seems to fall apart at your feet,
Facing each difficulty with the confidence
That time will bring you better tomorrows,
And never giving up,
means confidence.

Author Unknown

A Prayer for the Children

Created 29 April 2000