Serenity

The Testing

To walk when others are running,

To whisper when others are shouting,

To sleep when others are restless,

To smile when others are angry,

To work when others are idle,

To pause when others are hurrying,

To pray when others are doubting,

To think when others are in confusion,

To face turmoil, yet feel composure,

To know inner calm in spite of everything —

That is the test of serenity.

Doris Lacasse