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Poem theme: Confidence |
"A poem for a way of life!"
That's what Max Ehrmann thinks anyway, and I agree.
Again, it's an inspirational poem to me - it sums up self-help in a few hundred words.
And if I could sum up Max Ehrman's famous poem in 2 words it would be these:
Be Yourself!
Bravo, Max!
And what do you think about the poem?
Thank you.
Go placidly
amid the noise and 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 the dull
and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive
persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with
others,
you may become vain and 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 with your
soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still
a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
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Max
Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
The Desiderata poem, a poem for
a way of life, is available for purchase in hardcover at Amazon.com
Les Crane's record of Desiderata is available as an audio CD thru Amazon.com.
I suppose it was bound to happen that this poem would be recorded onto YouTube. Still, it's as good a way as any to be inspired by Max Ehrmann's powerful words...
NOTES:
or Amazon.co.uk
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