Respectful Admiration
I often wonder, in years to come,
when I'm no longer here.
Will I be spoken nicely of,
with remembrances fond and dear?
When friends and family gather 'round,
and speak of days gone-by,
will they think of me in pleasant terms,
or with sadness, and a sigh?
Will my mistakes, outshine the good,
and leave a sense of doubt?
Will folks get the wrong idea,
what I was all about?
Will they remember my accomplishments,
with tender love and pride?
Will they remember that, succeed or not,
how hard I always tried?
If, and when, my name comes up,
in future conversation,
I hope they treat my legacy,
with resprectful admiration!
I've always tried to get along,
with folks as best I could,
to show respectful understanding,
like I feel, all people should!
I ask for help, from up-above,
when I say my prayers at night,
that whenever people think of me,
it's about the things that I did right!
Copyright © Ralph Taylor | Year Posted 2011
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