I wanto to be remembered as...

rrodriguez

As I meditate on the fragility of life and how short-lived, I ask, how do I want to be remembered?

I want to be remembered for caring.

I want to be remembered as a person that never said no to helping someone

I want to be remembered as someone that puts everyone’s needs above my own.

I want to be remembered as someone who wanted to do something positive in a world with so much negativity. I want to be a positive force, a beacon of light, of hope, of love. Even if that is just for one person, for one human being.

I want to be remembered as someone who loved his family very much,

I want to be remembered as being funny, kind, a nature lover.

I want to be remembered as someone who loved God even though I didn’t measure to the standards of this world.  

I want to be remembered as a repentant sinner who cried out daily to the Lord Psalm 51. And that my million mistakes are forgiven… I asked God, “Why do you bother with me? Why take a second look my way? I disappoint you every day. He said, see, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands…

I want to be remembered as someone who loved poetry and intellectual pursuits.

I want to be remembered as someone who did good…

  • Author: rrodriguez (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 14th, 2020 07:39
  • Comment from author about the poem: As I meditate this morning listening to Christ Alone by Michael English, I realize how fragile life is. Nothing is guaranteed excerpt the eternal life God has bestowed us. Read the poem...
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments2

  • dusk arising

    Looks like some people will remember you for saying god spoke to you. I wonder if they will believe that?
    An awful lot of wants for one man.

    • rrodriguez

      Thank you for commenting...
      Have you read any of Walt Whitman's poems?

      • dusk arising

        No i have no desire to inherit others ideas, I had enough of that with christian indoctrination ....... i speak for myself as i see it in words of today for the intellect of today.

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      • Goldfinch60

        Good words RR, may we all spread goodness in our lives.

        Andy



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