Measure of Life

In daylights, in sunsets,
in midnights, in cups of coffee.
In inches, in miles,
in laughter, in strife.

In money, in jewels,
in dinners, in plates of dishes.
In parties, in beers,
in dances, in songs.

In friends, in family,
in lovers, in dates and flings.
In work, in promotions,
in merit increase, in yearly bonus.

In kindness, in giving,
in hatred, in fear and sorrow.
In mercy, in forgiveness,
in acceptance, in moving on...

How do you measure your life?

Explication inspired by the first stanza, taken from the song Seasons of Love by Jonathan Larson (may he rest in peace).