I didn't write this. This is something my grandmother wrote and gave me a few years ago. She passed away a coupe of days ago. She wanted to be a writer, but life had other plans.
“To Elizabeth, my precious Granddaughter.
‘I’ve traveled paths you’ve yet to walk,
Learned lessons old and new,
And now this wisdom of my life
I’m blessed to share with you.
Let kindness spread like sunshine,
Embrace those who are sad,
Respect their dignity
And give them joy,
And leave them feeling glad.
Forgive those who hurt you
And though you have your pride,
Listen closely to their viewpoint,
Try to see the other side.
Walk softly when you’re angry,
Try not to take offense,
Invoke your sense of humor,
Laughter’s power is immense.
Express what you are feeling,
Your beliefs you should uphold,
Don’t shy away from what is right,
Be courageous and be bold.
Keep hope right in your pocket,
It will guide you day by day,
Take it out when it is needed,
When it’s near you’ll find a way.
Remember friends and family,
Of which you are a precious part,
Love deeply and love truly,
Give freely of your heart.
The world is far from perfect,
There’s conflict and there’s strife,
But you can still make a difference,
By how you live your life.
And so I’m blessed to know
The wonders you will do
Because you are my grandchild
And I believe in you.’
-Love Always, Grandmom F”