The Desiderata Poem: Narrative, Spoken Poem. 1927 Prose Poem. Max Max Ehrmann

The Desiderata of Happiness.
1927 Prose Poem. Max Max Ehrmann

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


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

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[bluemoon85aus]

@Thereisonlythemoment I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem. It's very powerful I believe, and I enjoy it's words so much.

[Thereisonlythemoment]

This is a wonderful Poem - I think my most favorite line is "And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should." Such wisdom in these words. Beautifully Read.