When I Die

When I die, there will be things left undone.

A book half read, a script 3/4's done.

Challenges left, mountains to climb. People to meet. When I die.

When I die, I hope I've said my piece.

I hope I've left a record.

What I've done, how I feel, what I think. When I die.

When I die, I will have wasted time. Sometimes

Diverted, mind wandered, minutiae muddled.

Many roads, one destination. When I die.

When I die, there will be issues faced. Eye to eye.

I will not flinch, I will meet them and go on.

I will leave stones unturned. When I die.

When I die, I hope I will have used my time.

I hope I will have taught others well

To finish what we started. When I die.

When I die, carry on. Make a mark, strike a blow.

Don't worry, there is work enough for history.

There will be more work for me. When I die.