A MEMORY SYSTEM

diane

Forget each kindness that you do

As soon as you have done it.

Forget the praise that falls to you

The moment you have won it.

Forget the slanders that you hear

Before you can repeat it

Forget each slight, each spite, and each sneer

Whenever you may meet it.

Remember each kindness done to you

Whatever its measure.

Remember praise by others won

And pass it on with pleasure

Remember every promise made

And keep it to the letter.

Remember those who lend you aid

And be a grateful debtor.

Remember all the happiness

That comes your way in living.

Forget each worry and distress

Be hopeful and forgiving

Remember good, remember truth

Remember heaven is above you

And you will find through age and youth

True joys and hearts to love you.