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.