Is it important to get recognition
For all our achievements and ambition?
Is it important others know when we are good?
Not have our names dragged through the mud

Is it important for us to be seen,
And have people know just what we mean?
Is it important to be highly praised
And in all perceptions firmly raised?

Is it important to have popularity
To be understood with total clarity?
Is it important to be given credit,
And when you speak all know who said it?

Is it important to be given mentions,
When all we do comes with good intentions?
Is it important not to see life as rotten,
And when we are gone not be forgotten?