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Neither can it ever be bought or sold. The following anonymous poem was included in Richard's memorial service.The words rang true about how Richard lived his life. Was sociable and gay; Who strives to save more than he spends Would be making two rogues when there need be but one. No terror in his eye, Tho' he knew full well he should never stand Hast thou prayed with the children, and taught them to pray? But a wonderful twinkle shone in his eye: And the wants of the littlest child he knew. By a fortunate habit of being contented. And Downey O'Gloom, in a mood far from sweet, A life well lived is a legacy If you would span the way to God; And all that matters is to live it well. The narrow path taken is now well worn. My claim is staked with care; Author Unknown. That they should do to him. He will give the soul it's wings I leave for other men. What dream has he who plants a seed To where all conflicts with the flesh shall cease, My choice would be vanilla-ice. When brought before the King of kings, Would often saintly swim; In gold and tinsel dressed. I've heard thee say thou wouldst be great, And loving welcome waiting Though cold were the weather, or dear were the food, And having nothing, yet hath all. Some, not so large, in rings, Where body shall be servant to the soul. Titians aud Raphaels three or four, ask you why, amidst the van These uplifting poems are filled with inspiring advice. If you would span the way to God; I touch the springand lo, a face And self shall radiate with the spirit's light. Whose armour is his honest thought, As many people do. All you do and all you say, But my heart is fresh, if my youth is fled!" To keep each passing day To meet and welcome it. However, her final stanza leaves us on a hopeful note: "when great souls die, / after a period peace blooms". Whena little dog barked at the buggy; O dear! And he sang every night as he went to bed, To do to others as I would I hear the clink china, Nor by desert to give offense. He made no show at all. And ne'er to Mammon bowed. At that dread bar from whence is no appeal. And how the future seems, Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. The rod was scarcely known in his school for pieces of silver or bars of gold. Kind words, and words of love, With barking obstreperous, followed behind, When wind-tossed waves roll stormily: And tell me of each grief and care: To my promised rest!". What you hope and plan, Find not their weight too heavy when it stands He requests that his audience "call [him] by [his . He wore large buckles on his shoes, I would not have the horse I drive Seem'd lighter than the dust, Still meditations blossoming serene, Show by every daily motive, every thought and every deed And he who plants the seed of thought, Like wrinkled skins on scalded milk. We closely guard our castle-gates Unnoticed on the way, Will do for me;I laugh at show. Who passes through the town, A life well lived is a legacy Of joy and pride and pleasure, While the amount of patience may vary. To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere: I care not much for gold or land; Leaving its tenderest kisses there, Must quit the places which they dearly hold, A lily of a day Some large-lived hero living for mankind 18. With satisfaction as a perk. That ought to be in bed. You may consider placing a print of this poem at a memory table at your school reunion. What spring of living water flows, And in short measures life may perfect be. "A Psalm of Life", by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each to-morrow Find us farther than to-day. My true account, lest He returning chide; Doth God exact day-labor, light denied?, Either mans work or His own gifts. Nor ruins make accusers great; Who God doth late and early pray, Each idle word. And watch the noon-time hour arrive he said; his soul has flown; While the little dog barks at our buggy; O dear! From the heart into the eye, A blest eternity. So I implore for thee That ever they had heard. That Shakespeare well might covet for his own. That eased the heart of him who heard, Which others often show for pride, Heed not our petty "worse" or "less," In trust to fortune's chances, Of the many he tasted here below: Like Christ, he meekly wore; To care for such unfruitful things; "Who has no cronies had better be dead," That greater honors are not mine. But a spirit of comfort there held reign, Do not falter on the way What he could not prevent he would cheerfully bear. The horse did not mind it, but Downey got mad, The frowns and the furrows and fears. The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware. And driving you mad, That arm the points of little things! And thought at once that man was good; That echo bears from shore to shore, Still work and hope for victory. She asks her mother's question Days will seem less dreary. Echoed in happy tones for evermore! Accurst comparative degree! Above vain grievings for unworthy treasures; When some great trouble hurls its shock; A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place It's filled with moments, sweet and sad With smiles and sometimes tears, With friendships formed and good times shared And laughter through the years. Mix a little shake of laughter in the doings of the day, In small proportions we just beauties see; When the inspiration came, "We should make life pleasant down here below Not to be seen or heard. Two Meerschaums, I would fain possess. Or standing long an oak, three hundred year, I can forgive'tis worth my while Be Active! He entered Heaven's Gate; And sorrow's crown of thorny stings, Without a struggle or a sigh Alas! And yet throughout the growing years Its shots of ire at little things. Oh, give them the flowers now! The snowy cloth is spread The jolly old pedagogue's wrinkled face Stamp wisdom on its hours. Take Action! Reverently, we bow. While it's leaves are daily read. Let the sunshine fill your heart A Psalm of Life by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This rhyming poem is the spark that can reignite the fires within you. Do I go the many rounds You've cheered no heart, by yea or nay The speaker's claim that nothing has changed between the two is continued in the second stanza. Which for these many years For I choose that very girl Think the Lord is near. When great temptations loudly knock, And he gave a brisk nod to the folks he flew by, Behind my easy-chair; That's the kind of little girl If Heaven more generous gifts deny, But his a happier, holier deed With beams of heavenly glory lit. But I took it up again Make up the sum for you and me: His worldly goods he never threw And a thought for kith and kin; His form was bent, and his gait was slow, One is a precious jewel The following quotes express this idea. And the wants of the littlest child he knew. Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Just forget the rugged placesmake believe they're slick and smooth; When you spot the troubled faces, pull a grin and try to soothe; But the leaves of his tree grew, day by day, A Life Well Lived, A Death Well Met. While the odorous night winds whispered, "Rest!" Loving this short, unique, strong woman poem about life! 'T was a jolly old pedagogue, long ago, 12. Perhaps you feel that the death of your loved one was the result of a senseless tragedy, leaving you wondering why bad things happen to good people. a catalogue Who faint upon the way, Your voice may help them rise; And the peace is all gone from the heart of the day. That helped some soul and nothing cost The rest upon an upper floor; Blooms that are earthly reflections Do we as our life journeys close The "life well lived" is one that has gotten out beyond itself and has touched the lives of others - and touched them in a powerful and wonderful enough way that their love and compassion and goodness are passed down to generation after generation - even so far that those touched don't remember their name, but know that way back when, someone was A life well lived is a legacy Of joy and pride and pleasure, And helpful deeds that never tire Nor long for Midas' golden touch; Little I ask; my wants are few; Who plants a seed, he little knows My nuggets needs by tiny A little more 'we' and a little less 'I'; Of hope to rise or fear to fall; A sister's heart would take a share For his heart was attuned to the terrier's note; So like thyself!the cheek, Go To Poem . Of trust when trust becomes an agony, And give the day a lighter heart And priest and layman, sage and motleyed clown With Monday's rising sun. Swiftly will climb, The deepest wounds are given by praise, He took the little ones on his knee, To do my best, and let that stand He can see and hear: We ne'er shall see him more; It begins, "A life well lived is a precious gift of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place." 19. Inspirational Celebration of Life Poems Braves flashing gun and sabre-stroke, So does comparison unkind Words cannot tell what a measure Then, O for strength to meet the stings Nor long for Midas' golden touch; These are their statues, these their paintings proud, Is fairer far in May, I sit and read my paper; And with his modest, dark-brown coat, 1. And hethoughtan expression decidedly bad; To live as in thy Maker's sight, Mix them with passion and dedication. Yet still my mind forbids to crave. Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent And all its acts laid bare, Gentle as a dove May pass away from mortal view Of blessing such gifts will allow Now that his tender heart is still, When the tomb closes on our fair renown The people who were passing by, If Nature can subsist on three, But I cannot find a single day in all the year for shirking. Dissolved in the morning air. With promises of fruitage fraught; Short, chubby arms enclasp me "Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try.". That murmur, soon replies, God doth not need "I hope my little girl will learn God gave us life not just to buy and sell, Each step leads to Heaven. This man is free from servile bands 'Neath it's fruit and pleasing shade. When you've passedunless you've helped to lighten heavy loads and such; Though kings defend the wrong; awake! And myriads of grateful men Are authorship indeed! And scoffs at danger, laughs at death; Just get a bottle of The rich adornings of their palaces! This poem has been reconstructed many times into many variations. And, if it could, take all! Maya Angelou made me feel like who I was becoming . In sunny or in windy weather. The record of my brain and hand; So thy life Melted all over in sunshiny smiles; Help him climb the pesky ladder that you find so hard to do; Speaking only in gentlest tones; Of blossoms ravishing the air, Gently, gently, he bowed his head; A little more kindness and a little less greed; I met a man on Life's thronged way, What is the use of them; how An easy gaittwo forty-five Looked up to see the bird Honors are silly toys, I know, Renounced, forgave, forbore; O disconsolate man, why fret and complain "Well done, Faithful, enter in The living need charity more than the dead," And the soft wind played in his silvery hair, Of tender breezes, rain, and sun. The terrier barked at the buggy. 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