Life's Wish

May I never be remembered,
As a student, poet,
Writer, or teacher,
Scientist, Philosopher,
Minister, or Preacher.

All these things,
The things I do,
Noble they may seem.
But never compare to who I am,
Nor who I want to be.

Remember me, if you will,
As a husband, son, and brother,
Neighbor, Father, a faithful friend,
Lover of life,
A child of the Father.