A Prayer
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
Max Ehrman
I think that this poem reflects my thoughts over the past few weeks. We shall see what the next weeks will bring.
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
Max Ehrman
I think that this poem reflects my thoughts over the past few weeks. We shall see what the next weeks will bring.
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The.poet.of.hearts on October 23Assalam o Alaikum
I'm Collecting and Gathering Urdu, Hindhi, And Arabic Writers and Poets and Readers Here at
http://allpoetry.com/group/show/Urdu%20And%20Hindhi%20Writers%20and%20Readers
I was awarded by a group but now I'm changing the theme and background of this group..
first time ever, I'm bringing some change at AP for all of Us..
For Pakistanis, For Indians and For Sub Continent Friends and Mates.
Love for All~
Please Join Me, I have spent my four years at AP.. and AP has no good Strength of We Pakistanis And We Indians
I'm a Pakistani but My Mother land is in India and My Forefathers Belongs to India.
Also, I'm a Memon. So I have no Country to represent myself,. but I'm Global Person.. but I live and Die With My Country, With Urdu and With Languages
Please, come and join me and bring your those friends as well, whom I don't know
Allah Nigehbaan
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sommerregen on July 19, 2007Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deinem Geburtstag! Ich wünsche dir alles Liebe und Gute!
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ma belle on March 5, 2007Thank you for commenting on my poem. You were most thoughtful. So nice reading your page, too. My best, ♥ Belle
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LittleAnn on November 5, 2006Hi Khadidja!
sommerregen und ich machen einen contest zum Thema German poems and short stories!
Schau's dir doch mal an, wir würden uns freuen, wenn du enterst!
Annie
allpoetry.com/Contest/2316418
