Children Quote by Merrit Malloy
““When I die Give what’s left of me away To children And old men that wait to die. And if you need to cry, Cry for your brother Walking the street beside you And when you need me, Put your arms Around anyone And give to them What you need to give to me. I want to leave you something, Something better Than words Or sounds. Look for me In the people I’ve known Or loved, And if you cannot give me away, At least let me live in your eyes And not on your mind. You can love me most By letting Hands touch hands By letting Bodies touch bodies And by letting go Of children That need to be free. Love doesn’t die, People do. So, when all that’s left of me Is love, Give me away””
About This Quote
The speaker wishes to give love and legacy to others, emphasizing selfless giving and connection beyond death.
In simple terms: Leave love and legacy for others.
Key Takeaway
Give love freely.
Themes
love
legacy
selflessness
Mood
emotional
poetic
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
human connection
mortality
generosity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure our love endures?
- What actions embody this giving?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic about impact.
