How does a person determine his or her worth
You may ask what is your purpose on this earth
When you look for the answer... who do you ask
Who is appropriately delegated to take on the task
What scale of degrees will measure your qualities
Will you fill a predetermined mold and aim to please
Become self-sufficient while taking care of your needs
It is important to balance the budget with your proceeds
Become educated and develop skills with knowledge
Train to be someone who makes a sincere pledge
Fulfillment will tell you when you have finally arrived
Be content and satisfied... don’t let yourself be contrived
Reserve a portion of time for your family and friends
The caring attention you give has rewarding dividends
In the end, will you be able to say with a straight face…
I didn’t just take up space... I made the world a better place
revised 2/11/2011
Theresa, I have always wondered how. What I do know is that after nearly eleven years of retirement, I have discovered many things to fill my day, I think being successful is being happy with yourself, helping others and writing and reading poetry. This a great poem, very well written. Why is great because it makes one think. Keep writing. Bob
Think this is one measure that is self marked... we determine our own success for within each person is a different marking system that cannot be applied to another... Alison
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I love this poem very nicely written, This is a question we all ask ourselves at times.