The Ultimate Goal
How do I leave a legacy
What do I leave behind
What good can I do
While I’m here on this earth
To affect the whole of mankind
The desire to leave a legacy
Lives within us all
Whether very near the surface
Or deep within the walls
To do something good
And leave a mark
On future generations
Gives a sense of purpose
A feeling that we mattered
In spite of our limitations
To be remembered for something I did
Or places that I went
Matters to no one but me in the end
No matter my intent
But the things I write
And the things I say
Can affect more than one
In a huge profound way
May my words travel far
And reach to the soul
To change the world
The ultimate goal
Copyright © Julia A Keirns | Year Posted 2020
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