Say That I Loved Life

SAY THAT I LOVED LIFE Say that I loved life- Say that I tried to be good to others- That I was mostly kind, Say that I found Interest in so many people- Tell them that all my failures and my complainings Did not matter that much Were cancelled by my gratitude To all those who gave me so much- Say that the years of writing were in themselves joy enough And that the lack of rewards and recognition were secondary- Tell them how happy I was to have the family I had- Tell them that the very ordinary sensations The simple sights were pleasure enough- Say it was mostly alright And tell them even if I am in pain and suffering now That I loved life- Say that I loved life And thank each and every one of them Tell them too to go on loving life I may have been of meaning for them But tell them there is far more to this world than I am- Tell them the best thing they can do for me Is to love life more and be happy and bring in their lives more goodness to the world.