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Poem?
« on: July 30, 2009, 09:00:04 PM »
Was there someone who posted Desiderata by Max Ehrmann? I think I saw that somewhere, but now I can't find it. I did a search, and it doesn't return any results. I thought it was a great poem and that a lot of people here would like it.

It stars like this: "Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence..."

Thanks!

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Re: Poem?
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2009, 09:08:28 PM »
Hey! I'm not sure where the original post went but I agree that it's a great poem. I'll quote it here:


Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.


From: http://www.fleurdelis.com/desiderata.htm
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Re: Poem?
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2009, 01:49:32 AM »
Thanks, shrublet!
The day I saw it on here, I went to the local bookstore because my mom was trying to find a book. We were about to leave, and I saw something about Desiderata for Cats/and Cats. Something like that, anyway. I remembered it and thought it was kind of weird to see it twice in the same day! B-;

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Re: Poem?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2009, 08:46:40 PM »
that was awesome
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