what is success
what is greatness
how will we know
when we get there
is success money
or power and fame
is it having everyone
remember your name
none of the above
define them to me
those selfish endeavors
make one small
greatness lies within
and leads to success
by being something more
than all about ME
the greatest people
smile in the morning
at the face in the mirror
looking back at them
success is being there
when someone needs
and caring for the ones
that no else one wants
success is stepping up
defending everyone's right
to think and feel as they wish
even those you oppose
success is raising a child
who sees beauty and love
and wants to pass it along
rather than whine for more
greatness is in the giving
reaching deep inside
sharing the what that you are
giving a part of you
they come from others
when they think of you
and smile at the memories
knowing you mattered
wealth is not success
when measured by mass
materialistic scales by man
of gold or silver or land
wealth is measured
in all those around us
the warmth of their smiles
and how we touched them
live life to the fullest
relishing what matters
all those that share with us
the path we call life
Your year is rounding the corner. Your words begin to dig deeper into our minds and souls. To know you can do this, day after day, must also sometimes be a "trip". Being able to squelch the negative this much in our lives takes a lot of courage. Yes, agreed..."relish what matters (with your loved ones)".
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