You are a child of the universe
No less than the trees and the stars
You have a right.......
Desidera......Desiderata.....Desiderata
Go placidly amidst the noise and haste
And remember what peace there may be in silence
As far as possible with out surrender
Be on good terms with all persons
Speak your truth quietly and clearly
And listen to others even the dull and 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
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 clean to you
No doubt the Universe is unfolding
As it should be
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 for what virtue there is
Many persons strive for high ideals
And everywhere life is full of heroism
Be yourself, especially do not fain affection
Neither be cynical about love
For in the face of all--aridity--and disenchantment
It is as perennial as the grass
Take kindly to the council of the years
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth
Nurture, strength and spirit to shield you
in sudden misfortune
But do not distress yourself with imagining
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 clean to you
No doubt the Universe is unfolding
As it should be
Therefore be at peace with God
Whatever you perceive him to be
and whatever your labours and asperations
From the noisy confusion of life
Keep peace with your soul
with all the sham--drudgery and broken dreams
It is a still a beautiful world
Be careful----strive to be happy
You are a child of the Universe
No less than the trees and the stars
You have a right to be here
CREATED WITH LOVE 27/05/01---CANDY/Smiley341
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