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Relative Greatness


What is inside me 

That makes me want to be great 

This I will relate 

 

Of most importance 

I look to upcoming years 

Push aside my fears 

 

I want to be great 

Although greatness might not be 

Same for you and me 

 

Great to me is not 

Cars and women and money 

That's not what I see 

 

I see family 

A loving wife and children 

Create precious kin 

 

Income to have life 

Not excess; enough for joy 

Dreams of a young boy 

 

Friends that keep me clean 

All I do and all I say 

Do good ev’ryday 

 

This is what inspires 

The dream of future greatness 

Never be faithless 

 

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