Ph: Life: Taking Stock Poem by Brian Johnston

How do you measure success in your life
Do you track what you give to the poor?
Do you monitor what others do with your gifts
Or just let them walk out of the door?

How do you judge if you really have friends?
Have they all learned to give not just take.
Tell me when was the last time they called on the phone
Or was your number dialed by mistake?

What are the signs that you care about you?
Have you set aside rainy day stash?
Can you foresee a day that you'll be out of debt,
Do you dream still of making a splash?

What would you say your integrity's worth?
Is there anything you hold more dear?
And just what is the road you have chosen to walk
Being strong or to master your fear?

How goes your personal battle with pride?
Is it easy to fall on your knees?
Are you really the servant God wants you to be,
And just who are you trying to please?

Now let's pretend it's your last day on earth
Do you still need to work on your list?
And do you want to spend your time running around
Or relax with some wine and be kissed?

Knowing this life is a onetime affair
It behooves us to give it some thought
It's a kindness that we were created at all
But our shame if it winds up for naught.