Desiderata - A Life Changing Poem for Hard Times

Newest episode to our Powerful Life Poetry series! Which poems would you like to hear recited in future videos?

I gave my son this poem when he graduated. He passed away 12 years ago he was 27,I would like to think he would read this often for he was such a kind and gentle soul.I miss you Jimmy

"Don't pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult life"

"If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain or bitter. For always there will be greater or lesser persons than yourself"

Reading people’s comments has me in tears. It’s made me realise how small my worries are. My love goes out to everyone who is going through hard times.

"You are a child of universe, no less than the trees and the stars; YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HERE."

" Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others , even the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story."

“Avoid loud and aggressive people; they are vexations to the spirit” BIG TRUTH

Before my father died he told me to read Desiderata. Little did I know, he will comfort me through this poem in this hard times. I miss you papa 😔

"Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe. No less than the trees and the stars;" 💯💯🔥🔥🔥👌

"If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter"

"Desiderata" is a timeless poem that offers profound wisdom and solace during challenging times. The poem reminds us to maintain a balanced perspective and strive for inner peace, regardless of life's ups and downs. Its guidance on self-acceptance, kindness, and humility resonates deeply, making it a source of comfort and inspiration. The author's insights, expressed in elegant language, encourage us to navigate life's difficulties with grace and resilience. Overall, "Desiderata" remains a beacon of hope and a reminder to lead a meaningful and purposeful life.

“You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.” “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

As someone who has gone through quite a hardships in life, I have realized that no matter what pain and suffering you pass through, never be a bitter person. It will ultimately rot your own soul. Endure with all your might and at the same time fix whatever you can, no matter how small of a matter they are.

This is what a lion would sound like if it could speak.

My Father In Law passed away about 15yrs ago. When he died, while I was cleaning his closet out, I found this poem in a plastic sleeve sitting purposely & perfectly on an empty shelf he must've cleaned off himself. I said why would he leave this. I started to read it. As I read tears fell from my eyes. It was then that I claimed this poem for myself as a lover of poetry myself. I refer to it as my 10 Comandments 🙏😥❤✌

My mother had this hanging in her office and the house growing up as long as I can remember. As a person whom has looked at and read this daily for his entire life as an Empath, I must say I wouldn't be the same had it not been in my life as such. She knew what she was doing that's for sure.

That has to be one of the most touching poems one could randomly stumble across. Absolutely remarkable!

With all its sham drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Today I have played this poem to my class. They all went silent. I asked them why, they said, they had a lot to reflect on from the poem. After the lessons, some of them followed me and shared their thoughts with me. I'm so glad that it inspired them.