0 what to do to make me famous?
How brand my name in fire on history’s page?
What course to take to be remembered,
And seem almost a god to future age?
Should I find a way to make the headlines,
Or blaze my name on movie-house marquee?
Or fight through life to make a million,
And turn the eyes of earth today at me?
Look back! The man who is remembered
Is not the one who thought of wealth alone,
Or worked toward fame as his objective,
Or took the time to call his soul his own;
Who lives for others need not seek her,
For Fame will rightly follow in his van;
Fame lasts with him who creates beauty,
Or sincere service does, for fellow man.
by Ray Romine Saturday, August 1, 1942
