What is the measure of a man’s life,
I don’t know but for myself.
Money never bought me happiness;
At least none that lasted more than a brief moment.
Cars…I’ve had many,
Exciting when shiny and new,
But their luster is lost over time as is their value.
I do not live in a palace,
It is modest to say the least and more than I need.
Retirement savings are but a dream,
I will likely work until I am called home.
With all this…what is the measure of my life?
It is family, my wife and children,
Their love for me as I love them.
It is the sun that rises overhead
And the life-giving rains that fall,
It is everything that nature provides.
It is living in harmony with the natural world,
Not fighting it or conquering it.
Yes, there is bad mixed with the good,
Pain and suffering mixed with the ecstasy,
But at the end of my days,
This will be the measure of this man.
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Dom DiFrancesco 
Precious:)
Thank you Kimberly. 🙂
You are welcome:). xxx
🙂
Sounds like it will measure up nicely.
I hope so Dan, it’s the best I know how to do and I’m happy with it.
Amen, my brother!
Thank you my friend, it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who feels this way.
beautiful.
Thank you very much.
Beautiful. There is a saying that the three things all men (and women, one assumes) should do before they die are three: have a child, plant a tree, write a book. I’m not so sure how far you’re with the tree thing, but the other two you’ve got covered!
Well I think I have got the tree planting covered. I just planted 2 this spring and have planted many over my lifetime. It is the book writing that is giving me the most trouble…just trying to find the time and energy to complete the task.
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The Measure of a man’s life…
Do read and if you feel like it, please share. Cheers!
Thank you very much for the very kind re-blog I my poem. I appreciate it.
superb writing here
Thank you very much, I appreciate you saying so.
Brought tears to my eyes! So, so divine!!
Thank you Carol, sorry to make you cry, but I appreciate that it invoked such emotion.
Beautiful put
Thank you Pete.
Beautifully put 😊
Thank you so much my friend, I appreciate that.
The world could use more men of such measure who set a good example.
That is very nice of you to say, I’m sure that I’m not alone.
I love this Dom – you honor those things that matter with eloquence and honesty. I’d love to reblog this.
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I’m happy to reblog Dom’s post — honest and straightforward perspective on The Important Things.
Thank you so much for the re-blog I truly appreciate it and sorry for the late reply my friend.
Excellent!
Thank you very much George.
You understand the good stuff.
Thank you very much my friend, that is very nice of you to say. 🙂