Inspirational Poems
Be A Friend Be a friend. You don’t need money; Just a disposition sunny; Just the wish to help another Get along some way or other; Just a kindly hand extended Out to one who’s un-befriended; Just the will to give or lend, This will make you someone’s friend. Be a friend. You don’t need glory.
Friendship is a simple story. Pass by trifling errors blindly, Gaze on honest effort kindly, Cheer the youth who’s bravely trying, Pity him who’s sadly sighing; Just a little labor spend On the duties of a friend. Be a friend. The pay is bigger (Though not written by a figure) Than is earned by people clever In what’s merely self-endeavor. You’ll have friends instead of neighbors For the profits of your labors; You’ll be richer in the end Than a prince, if you’re a friend. Edgar A. Guest ________________
My Comfort Zone I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn’t fail.
The same four walls and busywork were really more like jail. I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before, But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor. I said it didn’t matter that I wasn’t doing much. I said I didn’t care for things like commission checks and such. I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone, But deep inside I longed for something special of my own. I couldn’t let my life go by just watching others win. I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin. I took a step and with new strength I’d never felt before, I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door. If you’re in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out, Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt. A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true. Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you! By - Author Unknown ________________ What I Live For I live for those who love me, For those who know me true, For the Heaven that smiles above me, And awaits my spirit too; For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that I can do. By - George Linnaeus Banks
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My Creed To live as gently as I can; To be, no matter where, a man; To take what comes of good or ill And cling to faith and honor still; To do my best, and let that stand The record of my brain and hand; And then, should failure come to me, Still work and hope for victory. To have no secret place wherein I stoop unseen to shame or sin; To be the same when I’m alone As when my every deed is known To live undaunted, unafraid Of any step that I have made; To be without pretense or sham Exactly what men think I am. To leave some simple mark behind To keep my having lived in mind, If enmity to aught I show, To be an honest, generous foe, To play my little part, nor whine That greater honors are not mine. This, I believe, is all I need For my philosophy and creed. By Edgar A. Guest ________________ The Real Good
What is the real good?” I ask in a musing mood. “Order,” said the law court; “Knowledge,” said the school; “Truth,” said the wise man; “Pleasure,” said the fool; “Love,” said the maiden; “Beauty,” said the page; “Freedom,” said the dreamer; “Home,” said the sage; “Fame,” said the soldier; “Equity,” said the seer. Spake my heart fully sad: “The answer is not here.” Then within my bosom, Softly this I heard: “Each heart holds the secret: ‘Kindness’ is the word.” By - John Boyle O’Reilly ________________ One Small Rose I would rather have one small rose From the garden of a friend Than to have the choicest flowers When my stay on Earth must end. I would rather have one pleasant word In kindness said to me Than flattery when my heart is still And my life on Earth has ceased to be. I would rather have a loving smile From friends I know are true Than tears shed round my casket When this world I’ve bid Adieu. Bring me all your flowers today Whether pink, white or red: I’d rather have one blossom now Than a truckload when I’m dead. By - Author Unknown ________________
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