My Humble Prayer

Grandfather, I humbly ask you to make my enemies have good feet, So they will walk away as I do. Make them listen to the birds sing, Instead of narrow opinions of others. Make them have good eyes, So they can see from another's point of view. Make their hearts beat strong, So love will overcome hate. Make them stand proud, So they need not tear another down. Make them happy, So misery will not love company. Make them secure, So they need not take from others. Make them have hope, So they do not darken another's hope. Make them honest, So they appreciate honesty in others. Make them confident in their faith, So they need not destroy another's. Make them love themselves, So jealousy has no merit. Give them busy minds, So they do not assume about others. Make them feel safe, So fear won't dictate their ways. Give them long and happy lives, So happy that resentment never enters. Comfort them when they cry, So loneliness will not make them bitter. Walk with them amidst life's storms, So they continue to the horizon. Wake them every morn', With gratitude in their hearts. Love them even when, They do not show love to others. And in all of these things, Let peace begin with me. Wa'do Grandfather ... You are my greatest teacher! Darlene Doll Smith ~ Cherokee