Life Well Lived poems celebrate positive qualities and meaningful experiences. These poems are about sweet and sad moments, smiles and tears, good times, and laughter.
Poetry reminds us to be kind, make friends, and enjoy every moment of our lives. The words and ideas in life well lived poems convey so many wonderful qualities of strong and happy people.
A well-lived poem tells us to feel calm and that being with people you love is more important than doing a lot of other things.
life well lived
Author Unknown
A life well lived is a precious gift
Of hope and strength and grace,
From someone who has made our world
A brighter, better place
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad
With smiles and sometimes tears,
With friendships formed and good times shared
And laughter through the years.
A life well lived is a legacy
Of joy and pride and pleasure,
A living, lasting memory
Our grateful hearts will treasure
Never Stop Being You
Never stop caring about the little things in life.
Never stop dreaming, and don’t give into strife.
Never stop wondering are we on our own.
Never stop thinking has your spirituality grown.
Never stop building bridges that lead to better tomorrows.
Never stop trying, and don’t give into sorrow.
Never stop feeling amazed at the beauty that surrounds you.
Never stop hearing the music, and don’t give into the blues.
Never stop pushing away negative thoughts that make you feel sad.
Never stop looking at all the miracles we have had.
Never stop loving the ones you hold dear.
Never stop giving, and don’t give into the fear.
Never stop smiling, but look forward to each new day.
Never stop shining in your own special way.
Never forget that all storms will clear.
Remember brighter tomorrows are always near.
The Noble Nature
It is not growing like a tree
In bulk, doth make Man better be;
Or standing long an oak, three hundred year,
To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere:
A lily of a day
Is fairer far in May,
Although it fall and die that night—
It was the plant and flower of Light
In small proportions we just beauties see;
And in short measures life may perfect be.
“Beautiful Faces
By Anonymous
Beautiful faces are they that wear
The light of a pleasant spirit there;
Beautiful hands are they that do
Deeds that are noble good and true;
Beautiful feet are they that go
Swiftly to lighten another’s woe.
Well Lived
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The purpose of life
is not to be happy.
It is to be useful,
to be honorable,
to be compassionate,
to have it make some
difference that you have
lived and lived well.”
The World’s Greatest Need
by C. Austin Miles
A little more kindness and a little less greed;
A little more giving and a little less need;
A little more smile and a little less frown;
A little less kicking a man when he’s down;
A little more ‘we’ and a little less ‘I’;
A little more laughs and a little less cry;
A little more flowers on the pathway of life;
And fewer on graves at the end of the strife.
The Good Man
By Richard Lynott O’Malley
I met a man on Life’s Thronged Way,
And thought at once that man was good;
I learned to know him; strange to say,
Still thought I that the man was good.
A virtue loves he, not for praise,
But for that virtue’s sake; to daze
By show disdained he, Years his ways
I watched, and still, O still I thought him good.
Ah! ask you why, amidst the van
Of heroes, place I him who ran
His race of life in goodness true?
Ask you what marvel did he do?
Duty to God, and self, and man!
He ended good as he began;
Such men, alas, are few!
I Am Busy
By Brooke Hampton
“I’m busy;
but not in the way
most people accept.
I’m busy calming my fear
and finding my courage.
I’m busy listening to my kids.
I’m busy getting in touch
with what is real.
I’m busy growing things and
connecting with the natural world.
I’m busy questioning my answers.
I’m busy being present in my life.”
— Brooke Hampton
Selfawarness
By Sylvester McNutt III
“I am not for everyone.
I know my truth,
I know who I am,
I know what I do and
do not bring to the table.
I’m not easy to deal with
but I do bring tons of value.
I bring love and strength,
but I am not perfect,
and if I don’t fit in
with a person or group
that is okay with me.”
Love And Kindness
Rebecca Puig
Remember when you go into the world to
keep your eyes and ears wide open.
And be kind.
Love one another.
Take care of each other.
Tell the truth.
Always do your best.
Listen to the big people and the little people.
Explore new paths and have fun.
Know that you are loved like crazy.
Give thanks for all your blessings.
Above all else,
Love and you will do
wonderful things in this world.”
That is all about life well lived poems.