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Desiderata
Go placidly among 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.
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.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture the strength of spirit
To shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with 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 or the stars;
You have a right to be here.
And whether or nor 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 confusions 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
copyright Max Ehrmann
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Sara Deutsch 01 Aug 2007
Your work is permeated with warmth and spirituality. You see deeply beyond the everyday surface of life....Nira Dabush 17 Oct 2006
Beautiful composing..delicate,Rebbeca...splendid effects added.Eddy collins 05 Sep 2006
Nice workCathy Holford 17 Aug 2006
This is awesome!Anonymous Guest 26 Jul 2006
This is really good Becky. You are a terrific artist. Effie