He is a Successful Man...

        This poem was given to me by Cindy a very dear friend. I have not seen or heard from her for a few years and I miss her.
I do not know where she is but she made her impact on my life
and made my life a bit better. I do not know where she got this
poem, but she told me it was one of her favorites and it's one of mine.

He is a Successful Man...

Who lives well, laughs often,
        and loves much;
Who has the respect of intelligent men,
        and the love of little children;
Who fills his niche and accomplishes
        his task;
Who leaves the world better than he has
        found it, whether by an improved poppy
        a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who never lacks appreciation of
        earth's beauty, or fails to express it;
Who always looks for the best in
        others and gives the best he has;
Whose life is an inspiration, and whose
        memory is a blessing to those
                he leaves behind...