Inspirational Poetry by Cody Dickinson

Success Like Me

How does one measure,

The things that one has done?

Accomplishments achieved,

Contests that are won?

Is it written in the letters,

That follow one’s last name?

Is it respect and admiration,

That come to those with fame?

Some say it’s in the zero’s,

Contained in one’s accounts,

Or possessions one obtains,

Things in vast amounts.

Maybe it’s the power,

That one might have to wield.

Controlling lesser people,

Causing big and small to yield.

Success is not measured,

By these shallow things.

Success is simply measured,

In the happiness it brings.

Success is being happy,

With where you are in life.

It’s not being defeated,

By struggles and by strife

Success is coming home,

To a loving, caring spouse.

Sharing hopes and dreams,

And chores around the house.

Success is when you say,

I’m very glad I’m here.

And when pondering the future,

There is no doubt or fear.

Success is setting goals,

Not all will be attained.

But there’s pride in working for them,

And satisfaction to be gained.

When you wake every morning,

And cannot wait to see,

What new things the day will bring,

You’ll have success, like me.

By: Cody Dickinson