Self Worth

When life is done and all a mist
What was it worth to live?

If all we've done is take it in
and rarely chose to give,

All you'll have left is life ahead
for someone just behind you.

Their Love for you is worth a lot
Their gratitude revives you.

By L. Dale Mckee
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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