“Success” read by Pat Anderson.
Success
by Pat Anderson
Some folks define success by monetary gain,
But I define it as Jesus slain
And risen again to make me free.
Success is mine; Christ lives in me.
If I can look back in 30 years
And see that my character, knowing no fear,
Had modeled love, wisdom, and honesty,
Success was mine; Christ lived in me.
If I met my goals by working hard,
Treated people fairly and kept my word,
And earned their respect rather simply,
Success was mine; Christ lived in me.
Let others define success by monetary gain.
I’ll choose a path that might seem plain.
Contentment and wealth coexist, you see.
Success is mine; Christ lives in me.
About the Poet
Pat Anderson is a piano teacher/tennis enthusiast who enjoys writing poetry, young children’s books, drawing cartoons, and writing music. Four of her young children’s books, mostly about tennis or music, are available on Amazon. Piano music is available on Sheet Music Plus.
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