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Myself Poem

Myself, by Edgar Albert Guest I have to live with myself and so I want to be fit for myself to know. I want to be able as days go by, always to look myself straight in the eye; I don’t want to stand with the setting sun and hate myself for the things I [...]

See It Through Poem

Here’s another great Edgar A. Guest poem.  It’s called “See It Through“. When you’re up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it, Do the best that you can do; You may [...]

Can’t is the Worst Word that’s Written or Spoken

Here’s another great poem by Edgar Guest, called “CAN’T”: Can’t is the worst word that’s written or spoken; Doing more harm here than slander and lies; On it is many a strong spirit broken, And with it many a good purpose dies. It springs from the lips of the thoughtless each morning And robs us [...]

Upward Reaching

I had a request to post more poems, so here’s an interesting one. Upward Reaching The soul of man, to what end is it striving? What is the destiny, what is the goal? This constant upward reaching of the soul– What force behind it does the ceaseless driving? Upward reaching but implies a quest Unending, [...]

Imagination And Enthusiasm

I thought this poem would inspire a few of you to aspire higher: “Imagination and Enthusiasm” Tweet This Post

It’s All In A State of Mind

Here’s another great poem that I’m sure you’ve heard before.  There’s a couple variations floating around the net, but this one appears to be the original. Tweet This Post

What Is Success?

Here’s a nice poem worth reading: What Is Success? Tweet This Post


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