Keys To Happiness

Speak not of hatred or love as a game
Act upon that which is right, not wrong
Seek not importance for sake of the fame
Travel the road, though narrow and long

Look not to heaven when only in need
Attach value, not, to money not earned
Speak kind of many, for they as well bleed
Teach to others, all you have learned

Smile for the many that need to feel good
Offer a hand when it’s one that is needed
Give of yourself, as taught, as you should
Then, only then, you will know you’ve succeeded

Look back at the road traveled, through the years
With diligence and will, you did as you should
Look forward now, for away went your fears
Be happy in knowing you did all you could
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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