The Clown's Prayer


As I stumble through this life,
help me to create more laughter than tears,
dispense more happiness than gloom,
spread more cheer than despair.

Never let me become so indifferent
that I will fail to see the wonder
in the eyes of a child
or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged.

Never let me forget that my total effort
is to cheer people, make them happy
and forget at least momentarily
all the unpleasantness in their lives.

And, in my final moment, may I hear you whisper:
When you made My people smile,
you made Me smile.

- Author Unknown -