And what remains is love

Looking back across the span of a lifetime, 

There can be so many mountains 

That we saw but failed to climb; 

So many journeys anticipated 

But never realized; so many oceans 

We could have crossed but didn’t — 

Yet here we stand, on the solid ground 

Of our own unique experiences, 

Secure in the awareness 

 That what life we’ve lived, we’ve done our best 

To live as thoughtfully and graciously 

As we were capable at the time, 

And trusting that we’ll fill what years are left 

With as much love and grace 

As our overflowing hearts will allow.