I want to know, when day is done, 
That life has been worth living. 
That I have brought somebody joy 
Through kind unselfish living. 

I want to feel, when evening falls 
and shadows quickly lengthen, 
That I have made somebody glad, 
Some weakness I have strengthened. 

I want to know, that come what may 
I've left some cheer and gladness; 
I want to feel, at close of day 
I've banished someone's sadness. 

I want to feel at eventide, 
That someone's cares were lighter; 
Because of kindness I have done, 
May someone's life be brighter. 

Author Unknown