Greatness

 

It can never be judged by, 

Popularity or clout – at one’s behest,

On the status one holds,

It can never ever rest.

Greatness is not measured,

By wealth nor by name.

Neither is it weighed,

By position nor by fame

How have we reached out to others?

How much have we loved?

With all our good deeds,

Is how one can be assured.

Only our simple humility,

Will go down in annals of time.

And live on forever,

In many hearts – sublime

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I read an article on the act of Greatness and found it very powerful. Converted the same to this simple verse on 30th December 2001.