Making the World a Better Place

We may not all achieve success

That brings us wealth and fame;

We may not set the world afire

Nor win world acclaim.

We may not blaze a glorious trail

That will live in history,

Nor perform great deeds of daring

For sake of chivalry.

But each of us can surely try

To win what hearts we may,

And make this world a better place

Because we passed this way.

I did not write this poem and I was unable to find out the author's name.  The poem was included in a scrapbook given to me by my sister Rande when I was twelve years old.  To me, this is what life is all about.  Making the world a better place.  Not only for ourselves and those we love, but also for those who come after us.