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What will I be remembered for?

Most of us know each other through a binding force,

Most of us connect with each other because of a commonality,

Most of us might have met each other for and through something else,

Probably you two were,

In the same college, class, office or wherever,

Amidst all of this,

I'm eager to ask,

What will I be remembered for?


I'm sure with the kind of people you've met,

You've have a unique first memory,

You've had a memorable time together,

A distinct feature you still remember about him/her,

A blurred memory that you can recall!

Understanding this and the memories already made, 

And the ones that are left to create,

I'm eager to ask,

What will I be remembered for?


Let's quickly get to the reality,

Amidst this fast paced life,

A lot of you might not be in constant touch,

Some of you might get distant due to other commitments,

Some of you might get genuinely "busy" with what life throws at you,

Amidst all this,

I'm eager to tell you,

No achievement will ever be big or small,

But at the same time,

No trophies, recognition or awards will help you win this,

No certificate of appreciation will keep you recognised,

You might become the popular one,

You might get a big achievement on your way,

All of which honestly fades away with time,

All of which can be easily forgotten after a while,

And still you wonder?

What will I be remembered for?


What is it that makes you stand out?

What will you ever be recognised and remembered for?

People remember the energy you bring,

People acknowledge the vibe you bring and carry,

People share and overshare with you if they feel comfortable around you,

If you are the "real you"...

People will remember their difficult times where you stood by them,

Imagine connecting with your friends, family and others on these personal levels,

That's the magic that you can create,

Stick by it and maybe that is what you will remembered for now and forever!

-Ushma Shah 

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