Life's Ultimate Goal

 

 It takes a lot of courage,

And great determination,

To overcome the obstacles

And reach a destination!

 

To be endowed with patience

Takes more than self-control;

It takes a lot of praying

When striving for that goal.

 

The road was never easy

To glory or to fame,

For in this world of strangers,

You are just another name!

 

You must expect to struggle,

And take it on the chin.

There always is a battle,

Before someone can win.

 

You must not cry or falter,

For once the game's begun

You have to keep on pitching;

Don't quit until you've won.

 

And once you taste the glory,

Don't rest on laurels pay!

For fame is not decisive -

It, too, can fade away!

 

An honor is God's blessing

Enriching heart and soul;

It's when you uplift others,

You've reached life's highest goal.

 

~ Gene Appleby