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A man is honored
Not by the acclaim he receives,
But by the goodness in life he gives.

A mother is revered
Not by her achievements,
But by the life her children live.

Writers are remembered
Not so much by the sale of their books,
But by their lasting wisdom in words.

Leaders are followed
Not so much for their eloquence
But by the truth their actions showed.

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'When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced;
live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice.'

('The memory of the righteous will be a blessing.' -Ptoverbs 10: 7)

July 21,2009

Philippines

poem by Cynthia Buhain-Baello
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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