Sunday, November 19, 2023

November 19: Well-lived

 There is clearly much left to do,

and though we may fail, we will

get on with it, to do our best,

to persevere, and lead

even where others don't care to go;

for this is the business of living, you know.

You are not perfect, but you must

push on. This is the lesson

for after I am gone, to build

a place though one may not see

the success of the future family

I have made that space for,

or to give attention to the dignity

of those whose dignity is not seen,

though that sight was prayed for. 

And if there is any legacy

I leave, let it be service, for I have done what I would

and that, after all

made for a great life.



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