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The One Thing That Matters Most

I'm not in competition with anyone I have no wish to play the game I am just trying to be better Than the person I was yesterday If I can accomplish that My life has been a great success Fame and fortune are fleeting What's important when our time is up Is the kind of person we were Not the amount in our bank account But how many lives we affected In a positive manner How many people we made smile With those silly bits of nonsense Those moments are worth All the wealth one can garner In a whole entire lifetime When that final day arrives We'll be remembered for our humility Our kindness and positive nature In a world that needs it oh so badly No one is beyond reproach But I sincerely hope I'll be remembered As a caring loving person Who enjoyed life to the fullest

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Sand Blown

Date: 5/4/2023 2:25:00 PM

....so true.....andt, yet people in chare desire war ---> $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...... unbelievable.......stan

Sand Blown
Date: 5/4/2023 5:44:00 PM

...sadly, too many people in charge are mentally imature.... of a school-yard kids mentality.......stan

Jack Ellison
Date: 5/4/2023 3:14:00 PM

Your reaction means oh so much. to me Stan!!!!! All silliness aside this is my life!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/4/2023 4:04:00 AM

Your life is a great success Jack, and if everyone follows your example they'll have a good life too. Tom

Jack Ellison
Date: 5/4/2023 6:57:00 AM

Not to suggest there wasn't a smattering of dark days... hard to avoid them all! But in retrospect, seemed less than normal!

Jack Ellison
Date: 5/4/2023 4:17:00 AM

That is a great response to my many years on this planet Tom! Thank you!