“Success” — Bessie Anderson Stanley

He has achieved success
Who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has left the world better than he found it;
Whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or rescued soul;
Who has never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it;
Who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.