Is anybody happier
Because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember
That you spoke to him today?

This year is almost over,
And it's toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now
A friendly word for you?

Can you say tonight in passing
With the year that slipped so fast,
That you helped a single person
Of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing
Over what you did or said?
Does one whose hopes were fading
Now with courage look ahead?

Did you waste the year, or lose it?
Was it well or poorly spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness
or a scar of discontent?

Author Unknown