When our time comes
We will die one day
How will we be remembered
What will people say.
Will they talk about character
Say something about heart
What will be our legacy
When our time comes to depart.
Did we follow the golden rule
Were we as nice as we could be
Or will we be vilified
And called a rotten SOB.
It might be pointless
After all we will be dead
Still I think I'd be interested
To know what people said.
Will they say the world is better off
Upon my grave will people tread
Or will there be words of praise
And flowery tributes given instead.
I know it matters little
But I'd still like to know
Maybe it's vanity
Mixed with a helping of ego.
I've made my share of mistakes
In this life that I have lived
Sometimes I have taken
More then I have given.
So I ask kindly
When comes that day
And I am remembered
Try to have something kind to say.
(c)2008 by T. La Fountain

Comments:

You are the kindest man I have ever known.

well not sure what kind of respond that I will get.
But when your dead who cares.Tell me when I am alive.
That I am wonderful,caring,loving.
Why do people wait when a person died to say most of these
things and never made any sense to me.
So compliment me now.Not when I am dead.
Great poem by the way.

comment by fredo on June 14, 2008 1:32 PM ()

Fredo, you are a warm, caring human being that I have come to know and respect greatly

reply by redwolftimes on June 14, 2008 5:32 PM ()

fake your own death and let your wife take notes at the funeral--then you will know what they will be saying!!!
I expect 'reviews' to be 50/50--some will praise me, others will condemn me--that just means I led an interesting life.
As always a super poem!!

comment by greatmartin on June 14, 2008 10:15 AM ()

While on his deathbed I believe PT Barnum faked his death just so he could see what people & press alike would say about him..always a showman to the endAs for you my friend when that time occurs(long, long time from now)I will speak of your friendship and remember you with afection & fondness

reply by redwolftimes on June 14, 2008 12:02 PM ()

The people who will be remembered most kindly are those who had their priorities right on this earth.