THE  GREATEST  OF  GIFTS

By Dean Beaty   to Tom and Susie Cooper  11/25/07

The greatest thing before life’s end,

Is being remembered by a friend.

To know you’ve helped at end of day

And strived to show some one the Way.

Though many people come and go

There’s very few who let you know.

Your words were true encouragement,

 To know one’s life has been well spent.

The gifts you give will pass away.

But words you speak are there to stay.

And they produce the greatest feat