A Life Well Lived Photo Album Recollections

Richard J. Fitton

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THAT MAN
      IS A SUCCESS

who has lived well,
   laughed often and loved much;
 

who has gained the respect
        of intelligent men
            and the love of children;

 

who has filled his niche
        and accomplished his task;

 

who leaves the world better
   than he found it,
   whether by an improved poppy,
   a perfect poem
                     or a rescued soul;
 

who never lacked appreciation
   of earth's beauty
              or failed to express it;

 
who looked for the best in others
        and gave the best he had.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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