How Do You See Success

When you sit in your office chair
Always doing what you are told
You wonder, is this all there is
‘Till the day you finally grow old?
Does what you do really matter
And you think, as you plod along
You say that you’re not a success
But this I say, you are so wrong…

For when you help your fellow man
Because they need a friendly hand
Continue to stand by their side
As time passed by like sifting sand
Their days were made better by you
When you made their load much lighter
Count your success by your actions
You’ll find your outlook much brighter.

We can’t all be famous or rich
In our lifetime here on this earth
When your soul comforts another
In Heaven’s where you’ll find your worth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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March 14, 2017 at 10:11 AM
I must say I agree with your rationale Betty. None more so than when the world seems to be closing in and every day becomes more oppressive. Getting help from a friend or loved one, counts for a great deal in my life, and furthermore, I always try to reciprocate when I know a friend or loved one, is in dire need of help or comfort. Trampling over others to achieve success, accomplishes nothing, makes enemies and awards no merit whatsoever! Fondest regards. Denis.
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