When my short life ends
When they receive the sad news
How will they describe me
What words will they choose?
When my short life ends
Was I a good husband, brother, son
Did perform my earthly duties well
Was I fair to everyone?
When my short life ends
Will they say he was worldly and wise
Will they say he was a good friend
Will they regret my demise?
When my short life ends
And I’ve reached the end of the race
Did I help those who ran alongside me
Did I make their world a better place?
When my short life ends
What will they remember of my pith
What will be my legacy
What will I leave this world with?
When my short life ends
What essence will emerge
Will they just sigh and walk away
Will they stop to sing me a dirge?
May your short life be long…….
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Awesome, Holmes.
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May you have a long and happy life so that those left behind celebrate your life.
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That’s exactly what we should all ponder – well captures Holmes !
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This reminds me of what you mentioned to me a long time ago. If ten people shed a genuine tear upon my death then I will consider my life was usefully lived. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Definition of success has a line which says if “one life has breathed easier because you have lived…”
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Very good
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