The Only Thing

Some words of wisdom from me.

Life only lasts so long
And after it
It won't matter what college you went to
Or what career you had
Or how "successful" you were.
It won't even matter how strong you were
Or how skilled your hands
Or how smart your brain.
The only thing you take with you to Heaven
Is the love that you gave away.

Author's Note

Don't live your life focusing on things that don't matter. I know I put it very bluntly here, but seriously, what is it that others will remember you for?

Reviews

[Kanattas Atir Enomo]

amen. this is so true, it hits it right on the nail. so many people, me included, focus so much on the little things as opposed to the bigger picture. so many people focus on the now and what they want to do with their lives, as opposed to what they will have left behind once their life is over. really good poem.