Poems (Rumell)/Life's gift
LIFE'S GIFT
Life offers little real pleasure, to the man with a scowl or frown,
Who sees the good in none but himself; trouble just follows him around.
He may have plenty of this worlds goods position, friends and fame!
There comes a day, all men learn, there isn't much in position or name.
Who sees the good in none but himself; trouble just follows him around.
He may have plenty of this worlds goods position, friends and fame!
There comes a day, all men learn, there isn't much in position or name.
And of what avail is his money, position, or his fame of the day,
When he stands by one in trouble and grief, not knowing what to say?
He may possess all the world has to offer, have reached its highest goal,
But to me, he has missed the gift of the Gods: the understanding soul!
When he stands by one in trouble and grief, not knowing what to say?
He may possess all the world has to offer, have reached its highest goal,
But to me, he has missed the gift of the Gods: the understanding soul!
The man who is sought for his smiling word, strength, and help he gives,
Has found life's richest abode, for in the hearts of his friends, he lives.
Wealth, position, power and fame, All, from this life we take as toll.
If but one, of life's gifts I may choose, it will be the understanding soul.
Has found life's richest abode, for in the hearts of his friends, he lives.
Wealth, position, power and fame, All, from this life we take as toll.
If but one, of life's gifts I may choose, it will be the understanding soul.