Classic Poem

I may never be as clever as my neighbor down the street,
I may never be as wealthy as some other men I meet;
I may never have the glory that some other men have had,
But I've got to be successful as a little fellow's dad.
There are certain dreams I cherish that I'd like to see come true,
There are things I would accomplish ere my working time is through;
But the task my heart is set on is to guide a little lad
And to make myself successful as that little fellow's dad.
It is that one job I dream of; it's the task I think of most;
If I'd fail that growing youngster I'd have nothing else to boast;
For though wealth and fame I'd gather, all my future would be sad,
If I'd failed to be successful as that little fellow's dad.
I may never get earth's glory; I may never gather gold;
Men may count me as failure when my business life is told;
But if he who follows after is a Christian, I'll be glad—
For I'll know I've been successful as a little fellow's dad.