How do I measure The life that I lived? Is it by the Love in my heart or by the Days when I laughed My heart out Days when I made Others happy Quiet moments spent in Beauty of Nature Days when I watched the Sunrise or Sunset Nights when I waited for the Moonrise counting the stars Evenings spent on the beach Dodging the waves or Walking the Shores Beautiful Years spent in Raising a family Moments cherishing the Wonderful memories Etched in my soul or by those Numerous days spent in hurt pain Bitterness and cold Having lived a life Worthwhile Finally in Peace Knowing that Neither the depth of Life Nor the Depth of Love Can ever be measured at All
Your poem makes me philosophical. We come to this world empty-handed, and we will leave this world empty-handed. But, we measure our success by the amount of bank balance and assets. But, I can assure you bank balance is not a measure of happiness. I have seen a hell lot of people, having lots of dough, very unhappy in life. Some people are conditioned to believe that happiness lies in chanting mantras, regularly visiting temples etc. When you ignore physical needs for the sake of the so-called divine path, I don't think that's happiness either.