Worthwhile person

 from "Old Collection"

(This seemed to be from my graduation cards too, but seemed to deserve its own post).

If you put truth

above your own desires

and value as friends

who feel the same,

If you take pride in things

that you've accomplished

and when you're wrong

stand up and take the blame...

If you can

understand your limitations

and not waste time

on tasks beyond your scope,

But take the future

as a brand-new challenge 

That you can meet

with confidence and hope,

If you can listen to those

who would advise you

and then judge for yourself

just what is right,

If you can keep in touch

with all about you

and settle differences

without a fight...

If you can find delight in simple pleasures

and see the rainbow - not the falling rain,

If you can lose - and never give up trying,

Believing that there's nothing done in vain,

If you can staunchly stick by 

your convictions

and not let others set your

goals for you,

If you can be as practical as 

need be

and still remember sometimes

dreams come true,

If you can live the life 

that you believe in 

and trust your judgment 

and maturity,

Then you'll be not just happy

and successful,

But the worthwhile person

you are meant to be.