When I am old will I be remembered

For who I was

Who they thought I was

Or who I wished I could be

Will my words have had such power

To make people smile

Or will they not have been

What I always wanted them to be

Will they recall that I loved life dearly

For what it is, and

That I knew it was continuous

And always there to challenge me

Will my words reflect the depth of my heart

The love I held

For my family and friends

And all the things that touched me

When I am old will they remember I tried

To always be fair

In all that I said and did

And to let life roam around free

Will my words be known to share my thoughts

On life’s richness

And it’s many great joys

That allows us all to stay free

Will I go down as one who made an effort

To enrich the lives

Of those around me

And to live life like it was meant to be

When I am old will I be remembered

For who I was

Who they thought I was

Or who I wished I could be

© Bernard J Rossi