When All is Said and Done

ashan1614 on Oct 12, 2009

Tags: eulogy, golden rule, good works, help, kindness, life purpose, Relationships

Leaving a legacy of good works and kindness toward your fellow man.

When all is said and done

And the final curtain falls

Will someone say about you

That you answered every call?

Did you try to love your neighbor?

Did you do all that you could

To help someone who needed it?

Did you strive for doing good?

Did you treat each human being

As you’d have them to treat you?

Or did you trample over them

As many often do?

Did you touch someone along the way?

Reach out and make a friend?

Did you lift somebody’s spirits?

Help a broken heart to mend?

What will they say about you

When at last you’re laid to rest?

In each area of your life

Did you do your very best?

Change the outcome starting now

Your legacy, rebuild

So that when all is said and done

Your purpose was fulfilled.

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Comments (22)

cutedrishti8 on Oct 12, 2009
great piece of write..Enjoyed it
emmahaynes on Oct 12, 2009
Really good
Ask Cash on Oct 12, 2009
Beautiful. These really are things worth thinking about as we go mindlessly chasing our daily chores.
Sourav on Oct 12, 2009
Nice thoughtful write!
Pastor Curtis Barnett on Oct 12, 2009
ashan1614, this was incredibly beautiful…
Shawn O on Oct 12, 2009
Wonderful piece of poetry! We often focus too much on our mistakes and overlook the little good things that we do in life.
ken bultman on Oct 12, 2009
Incredible write. Could easily be put to music. What a great philosophy.
Jenny Heart on Oct 12, 2009
Amen! Perfectly said! Love Love Loved it!
diamondpoet on Oct 12, 2009
Now you know that I was loving every word of this poem. Thank you! That was well said and written.
Debra. on Oct 12, 2009
A very profound and inspiring piece, Ashan!
LOVELYHONEY on Oct 12, 2009
really good thoughts

i could hear the song

u promised to sing for me
Susan The Poet on Oct 12, 2009
Beautiful!
chantell on Oct 12, 2009
Standing Ovation Bravo , Bravo I loved it. Wow.
Greg Wolford on Oct 13, 2009
One of your best, Ashan!
Shamanz on Oct 13, 2009
lovely.
ashan1614 on Oct 13, 2009
Thanks to you all for your comments and unwavering support.
Drew Diligence on Oct 13, 2009
No, no, no, no, no!

Poor structure.

Inept execution.

Here’s a real poet.

http://www.authspot.com/Poetry/The-Seeds-of-Woe.536755
Jane Jane on Oct 27, 2009
great thoughts here.
deep blue on Oct 28, 2009
Nice lines. It gave me some sense of purpose.
ashan1614 on Oct 29, 2009
deep blue – That is just the response I want from readers. I’m hoping that we will all look at ourselves and ask if we are honestly doing our best to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
lillyrose on Oct 29, 2009
That was like a sermon, we should all consider those lines! great write. x
obikelvin on Apr 15, 2010
Very sweet! I like the choice of words.Good imagery.

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