Fill this life with love and laughter;
Who can say what comes hereafter?
Dare to dream great dreams but never
Kid yourself you'll live forever.

Hug your son and kiss your daughter,
Tell your wife she's all you thought her
When you came to first discover
How you evermore would love her.

Make the most of second chances,
Take your turn at songs and dances,
Watch your weight, enjoy your labors,
Prize your friends, respect your neighbors.

Join in games, however badly,
Suffer fools and asses sadly;
Work at understanding others,
Bear in mind all men are brothers.

Keep your cool and learn to master
Either triumph or disaster;
Grow in grace, be strong yet tender,
Risk defeat but spurn surrender.

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