MORNING PRAYER
        When little things would irk me, and I grow
        Impatient with my dear ones, make me know

        How in a moment joy can take its flight
        And happiness be quenched in endless night.

        Keep this thought with me all the livelong day
        That I may guard the harsh words I might say

        When I would fret and grumble, fiery hot,
        At trifles that tomorrow are forgot --

        Let me remember, Lord, how it would be
        If these, my loved ones, were not here with me.
         

                         Author Unknown