My Favorite Poem - for those of you who need peace today.

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

After replying to negative comments from an experienced bandster, it occurred to me that this person sounds miserable. This person is always a Debbie Downer, finding ways to knock people off of their well-earned pedestals...not just on my post, but in a lot of the posts they reply to. With that in mind, I thought they as well as others might enjoy this as much as I do.

This is for you...you should know who you are.

Desiderata

by Max Ehrman, 1927

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.

[SandyM 1,956]

Teehee, I hope you're not talking about me.

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

No way!!! LOL

Teehee, I hope you're not talking about me.

[Leepers 1,195]

Beautiful poem.

[lisacaron 5,075]

I got one for ya.....

"Titanium"

You shout it out

But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized
But all your bullets ricochet
Shoot me down, but I get up

I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away


You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium


Cut me down
But it's you who'll have further to fall
Ghost town and haunted love
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
I'm talking loud not saying much

I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away


You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Love that one, too Lisa!!!

[Jackie W 68]

Thank You for posting these lovely poems, PrettyThick 1 and lisacaron. Right on time!!