Legacy

We live our lives and hope we leave

A legacy behind us,

A hint of who we were, perhaps

By something that defined us.

 

A recipe, a knitted scarf,

A quilt or set of dishes

Or how we managed to fulfill

A grandchild’s birthday wishes.

 

The way we helped on holidays

To honor the traditions

Or how we kept up spirits

In some challenging conditions.

 

A knack for puzzles, sports or jokes,

A gift for bringing laughter –

Who knows what talents, skills or traits

Will be remembered after?

 

We live our lives but do not dwell,

For it just might upset us,

On memories we’ll leave for those

We hope do not forget us.