clown's~prayer

SOME HANDLE IT WELL..

PROELIUM COMMINUS AUCTORITATE

As I stumble through this life, help me to create more laughter than tears; more happiness than gloom; more cheer than despair. Never let me become so indifferent that I 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, and to forget, at least momentarily, all the unhappiness in their lives. In my final moment, may I hear you whisper, "When you made my people smile, you made me smile."