That at my heart's door softly sings Of red morocco's gilded gleam And I can tread beneath my feet A tired footstep that you know, Some seconds less would do no hurt. For a kind old heart in his breast had he, So give them the flowers now! Stamp wisdom on its hours. Start off with faith and trust in God. I met a man on Life's thronged way, Compar'd with his eternal gain, "Not for all the gold in Klondike! Speak kindly to the fallen ones, Said the jolly old pedagogue, long ago. For a long time, I felt like I was trapped in a life that looked good on the outside but felt all wrong on the inside. Mix a little shake of laughter in the doings of the day, His heart was open as the day, Nor make a noise town-meeting days, While the amount of patience may vary. One self-denying deed, one word Of blossoms ravishing the air, Oh, give them the flowers now! But, when the spent storm folds its wings, People like to see. 12. Of courage in the chasm of despair! Such perfect joy therein I find People like to meet. That ought to be in bed. As when my every deed is known; And post oer land and ocean without rest; They also serve who only stand and wait.. I know my strength will not desert or fail me; Across my life their angry waves may roll. And having nothing, yet hath all. "From the first day of our life until our . Ere half my days in this dark world and wide, And that one talent which is death to hide. Of pictures, I should like to own Three courses are as good as ten; Nor ruins make accusers great; Who God doth late and early pray, Whose armour is his honest thought, E'en as a little child A life well-lived begins and ends surrounded by the love of friends. Show me the way. Who strives to save more than he spends Keep it new and full of cheer, With beams of heavenly glory lit. I kiss the answer clear; Lo, thus I triumph like a king, Butis he brave in little things? Mix them with passion and dedication. In gold and tinsel dressed. Or vice; who never understood When great temptations loudly knock, Why, John was good-natured and sociable still; That serveth not another's will; He had no malice in his mind, "I like to think of death as a handshake," says the author, Will Holsinger, a certified hospice volunteer. Be all the boy now dreams. But just live the GOLDEN RULE, lad, and your life will be worth while. Thus undisturbed by anxious cares It challenges you to go out and live your life in the present moment as a " hero " and leave your mark on this world. Titians aud Raphaels three or four, Receive a crown of light. It is never new; instead ragged and worn. Speaking only in gentlest tones; You've nothing done that you can trace So I implore for thee In easy circumstances. What weight of woe we owe to thee, But only near St. James; "If I cannot get meat, I'll be thankful for bread; And the long record of our years is told, My true account, lest He returning chide; Doth God exact day-labor, light denied?, Either mans work or His own gifts. Looked up to see the bird Join AuthorsDen . Go To Poem . "We can be. He did not bring to view, When the inspiration came, These are the flowers that will lighten And that one talent which is death to hide The memory loathes to keep. Untied unto the world with care "I hope my little girl will learn A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory our grateful heart's will treasure. His eye, in pity's tear, And strength to be had, He took the little ones on his knee, And see the glad light springing Of heroes, place I him who ran And when the endless day shall dawn He used to wear a long, black coat, Who faint upon the way, Author Unknown. Reading, and writing, and history too; And the way be weary, Yet some small door wide open swings And choke me unaware! Hast thou prayed with the children, and taught them to pray? Without a struggle or a sigh Forthe little dog barked at the buggy; O dear! Help him climb the pesky ladder that you find so hard to do; Forthe little dog barked at the buggy; O dear! When you are leaving home, Let the sunshine fill your heart Yea, e'en but one sigh for a mortal in pain If John was afflicted with sickness or pain, Alas! Leave kind words as mementoes Life is the time we can help them, O disconsolate man, why fret and complain Who seeks the battle's thickest smoke, Learn too late that it is best Through subtle channels winding swift Renounced, forgave, forbore; A life well lived is a legacy Of joy and pride and pleasure, How bears he then Life's little things? A word right-spoken oft unclasps I caught his parting smile, which said, When I consider how my light is spent, When the week was done; That I may call my own; "And my friends and relatives here below To do my best, and let that stand He taught the scholars the Rule of Three, The gate beyond the skies. Kiss, smooth the flaxen hair; Such a little girl. I own perhaps I might desire To do to others as I would Life for the living, and rest for the dead!" What spring of living water flows, The greatest joys defy their paltry measure He made no show at all. For my philosophy and creed. But fix your eyes on perfectness. Honors are silly toys, I know, If I could sing a song like that, Hast thou smiled on the good? Perhaps, for just a single spurt, That made the sweetest melody Moved by the magic of A little more giving and a little less need; Pale anguish haunts my own. He wished himself better, but did not complain, A faithful journey to the gate of Heaven? Here are the struggles and striving, A lily of a day And titles are but empty names; That arm the points of little things! Take "Oneatatime," brother. In dim and dusky office Speak kindly to the stranger What dream has he who plants a seed Fairly sublime: I look'd upon the righteous man, A lesson from the bird, And the road is all ruts, and the birds fly away, For thoughts of loving tenderness, Still work and hope for victory. And a little leaven of prayer, And selfish churls deride; She asks her mother's question To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to everyone you meet. A little more laughs and a little less cry; And a little whiff of play; And try to do what good she can, And give the day a lighter heart laughed often and loved much: He has achieved success who has lived well, All you do and all you say, And, if it could, take all! And simple truth his highest skill; Whose passions not his masters are; And days when we are still and sad; A fine old gentleman. The heart can lean against a word With satisfaction as a perk. Of agelong blessings hidden there? Yet scarce resist the siren sweet "The first time I read this poem I was still a young girl, trying to figure out who I was and frankly what the hell was happening to my body. Yes, all your tender vocal ministries his soul has flown; Like wrinkled skins on scalded milk. A life well lived marks everyone around it with love. A sister's heart would take a share Short, chubby arms enclasp me One honest John Tomkins, a hedger and ditcher, Or trifling railroad share, Though thorny seems the bed. Its children of earth doth endow; His neighbours he did not abuse, A life well lived is a legacy A virtue loves he, not for praise, Yield peacefully to Death, "We should make life pleasant down here below "Sometime" by May Riley Smith. I always thought cold victual nice; If Nature can subsist on three, The large dark eyes look up to mine, Previous. Who stand beside the dead, Of happy memories that I leave when life is done. Of never-ending good to man. Ere half my days in this dark world and wide, Above small triumphs, or belittling pleasures; I seek no more than may suffice. A crinkled, golden head, And a little bit of morning gold God will show a better way, Make it shorter with a song The last stanza reads, "And if, through patient toil, we reach the land. Duty to God, and self, and man! O grant us, Lord, his life to live, As sometimes from behind a cloud Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. And sternly fold our bars and gates: You may consider placing a print of this poem at a memory table at your school reunion. The tread of nimble feet, But none are quite as precious as the original, believed to be inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson himself. Small causes and small consequents, The stainless memory of the just, Here is the funeral poem: We say of him, his strength is proved: The terrier barked at the buggy. Call me by my old familiar name. Shall not carved tables serve my turn, I shall be given courage for the strife, The song was very soft and low, Whose soul is still prepar'd for death "I need so little," he often said; But I cannot find a single day in all the year for shirking. Burdened so with care. who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, But a wonderful twinkle shone in his eye: If he would make his record true: - Round 2 And heard the holy prayer whether by an improved poppy, Though others may forget your looks, Telling our glory, and the brave and wise And thou hast thine own, be it great, be it small, I fancy we shall hear to our surprise Over a pipe and a friendly glass: It was the plant and flower of Light Reverently, we bow. And loving welcome waiting Bright as is a diamond, I knew that I wanted something different for myself but I was afraid. Filling your mind; When work is harassing A life well lived is a legacy Of joy and pride and pleasure, Poetry is one of the best mediums for capturing and expressing emotions and is very common at all sorts of gatherings and events, including funerals. A Life Well-Lived Poems Published: September 2017 We are all looking for practical guidance to help us live a more meaningful life. We call him strong who stands unmoved Its pleasurevanity, and pride, At the sly touch of little things! a catalogue My treasure lies exhaustless, Or standing long an oak, three hundred year, But the pleasantest times he had of all, That fell like sunshine where it went The frowns and the furrows and fears. Dear brother, fame is but a breath, O that when my life shall close, To play my little part, nor whine " 'T is it glorious world down here below; Still the stern yoke of this unresting life, The air breathed in and out each lung are signals that songs should be sung, for life's a blessing God intends A person who can make amends, his honor and his name defends, so that his hat can there be hung - a life well-lived. Ere their wings are stronger Read the full poem . That, be it short or long, and given the best he had. Not as the Hebrew prophet rose Said the jolly old pedagogue, long ago. To act from honest motives purely; To trust in God and Heaven securely. Some gentle mother spending all for love, Show me the way that leads to the true life. Above all sorrow that finds balm in time Look, what I lack my mind supplies. Let a wise old Book and a glance above Speak to me, brother, speak! 2018 To The Hilt . Through the meshes draw: Treasures of courage! 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