You've got to leave something <br />Behind when you go, <br />No matter how large <br />Or how small; <br />A lasting memento <br />Of who you once were <br />For family and friends to recall. <br /> <br />It's good to be making <br />A mark in this world, <br />Like creating from naught <br />Something new; <br />But don't leave it until <br />It's too late, or my friend <br />I know for a fact you will rue. <br /> <br />You may think you're happy <br />Just pleasing yourself, <br />Doing nothing but <br />Having a ball... <br />But you've got to leave SOMETHING <br />Behind when you go, <br />Or life wouldn't matter at all. <br /> <br />(Written 14th Nov 1997)<br /><br />John Carter Brown<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/you-ve-got-to-3/
