This, I ask, and I ask-
May the peace we all yearn for
Reign finally in our hearts
May it guide our thoughts and images
Of how the world and life can be.
No more bombings, no more wars
No more weapons of any kind
No more senseless deaths and destruction
No more violence of any kind.
This, I ask, and I ask-
May the gentle force within us
Rise up, to refresh and re-energize
May it be the source and well-spring
Of all hopeful thoughts, feelings, and acts.
Hope-filled days, with head and heart unified
Hope-filled thoughts of an open future
Hope-filled feelings, openhearted and free
Hope-filled acts, guiding every step along the way.
This, I ask, and I ask-
May the joy we long to feel
Deep in our hearts and in our souls
May it accompany us in our days
As we move forward, with an open hand and with love.
Joy in the images we form in our minds
Joy in the feelings we share with one and all
Joy in the acts and activities that fill each day
Joy and even more joy as the minutes and hours go by.
This I ask, and I ask-
Every morning, an asking
To greet and welcome… each and every day.
