Well in 1904 Bessie Anderson Stanley entered a poem entitled "Success" into a contest. I bet Bessie would be proud to know how much we embrace this phrase still today. (Be sure to check out pictures of my version below...)
SUCCESS
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.
Here is my version of that timeless expression. This was a special order for our cousin Rita. As requested I added the little lady bug. Rita has a special story about that.
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