The Greatest Gift You Have Poem by Francis Duggan

Many people desire great riches and fame
And that people Worldwide should know them by name
The yearn for recognition in many it does seem
The admiration of others is known to boost self esteem

But what success in itself does entail does seem hard to define
Your views on this would be different to mine
On some things most people for to differ agree
The one who is successful to you may not be so to me

There is more to living of life than for the me, myself and i
Those who believe on such do believe their own lie
Millions of people you well may impress
But the greatest gift you have is not personal success

You may be quite wealthy and one of the widely known
And many great houses and properties you well may own
The impressionable people you well may impress
But your life is the greatest gift that you possess.