Leaving a Legacy

Before I get out of bed,
My aspirations, well fed,
Look out the window to the sky,
Wondering what happens after goodbye.

What shall I leave behind?
For others who have been so kind,
How shall I remain?
My values shall not be in vain.

At work, helping as I can,
Trying to be the best man,
My personal time also spent,
Making sure no one is discontent.

For my legacy defines me,
Spreading like roots in a tree,
Filling me with much glee,
To showcase who I want to be.

To showcase who I want to be,
Filling me with much glee.
Spreading like roots in a tree,
For my legacy defines me.

Making sure no one is discontent,
My personal time also spent.
Trying to be the best man,
At work, helping as I can.

My values shall not be in vain.
How shall I remain?
For others who have been so kind,
What shall I leave behind?

Wondering what happens after goodbye,
Look out the window to the sky,
My aspirations, well fed,
Before I get out of bed.

Syed Khaled is a high school student who has been passionate about poetry since he was about seven years old and was introduced to the literary format in school. Since then he has used poetry to express his appreciation for his family members, to write about his own feelings, and to use the knowledge gained from learning about poetic elements to be a better performer when participating in speech competitions and Model United Nations conferences as well.

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