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!