Things Work Out
Because it rains when we wish it wouldn’t,
Because men do what they often shouldn’t,
Because crops fail, and plans go wrong -
Some of us grumble all day long.
But somehow, in spite of the care and doubt,
It seems at last that things work out.
Because we lose where we hoped to gain,
Because we suffer a little pain,
Because we must work when we’d like to play -
Some of us whimper along life’s way.
But somehow, as day always follows the night,
Most of our troubles work out all right.
Because we cannot forever smile,
Because we must trudge in the dust awhile,
Because we think that the way is long -
Some of us whimper that life’s all wrong.
But somehow we live and our sky grows bright,
And everything seems to work out all right.
So bend to your trouble and meet your care,
For the clouds must break, and the sky grow fair.
Let the rain come down, as it must and will,
But keep on working and hoping still.
For in spite of the grumblers who stand about,
Somehow, it seems, all things work out.
By Edgar A. Guest
Edgar Albert ‘Eddie’ Guest was born on 20 August 1881 in Birmingham, England. He immigrated with his family to the United States of America in 1891. From his first published work in the “Detroit Free Press” until his passing in 1959, he penned some 11,000 poems that were syndicated in 300 newspapers and collected into more than twenty books. Mr. Guest is reputed to have had a new poem published in a newspaper every day for more than thirty years. He became known as ‘The People’s Poet,’ writing poems that were of a sentimental and optimistic nature. Edgar Albert ‘Eddie’ Guest passed on at 77 years of age on 5 August 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America.
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Because it rains when we wish it wouldn’t,
Because men do what they often shouldn’t,
Because crops fail, and plans go wrong -
Some of us grumble all day long.
But somehow, in spite of the care and doubt,
It seems at last that things work out.
Because we lose where we hoped to gain,
Because we suffer a little pain,
Because we must work when we’d like to play -
Some of us whimper along life’s way.
But somehow, as day always follows the night,
Most of our troubles work out all right.
Because we cannot forever smile,
Because we must trudge in the dust awhile,
Because we think that the way is long -
Some of us whimper that life’s all wrong.
But somehow we live and our sky grows bright,
And everything seems to work out all right.
So bend to your trouble and meet your care,
For the clouds must break, and the sky grow fair.
Let the rain come down, as it must and will,
But keep on working and hoping still.
For in spite of the grumblers who stand about,
Somehow, it seems, all things work out.
By Edgar A. Guest
Edgar Albert ‘Eddie’ Guest was born on 20 August 1881 in Birmingham, England. He immigrated with his family to the United States of America in 1891. From his first published work in the “Detroit Free Press” until his passing in 1959, he penned some 11,000 poems that were syndicated in 300 newspapers and collected into more than twenty books. Mr. Guest is reputed to have had a new poem published in a newspaper every day for more than thirty years. He became known as ‘The People’s Poet,’ writing poems that were of a sentimental and optimistic nature. Edgar Albert ‘Eddie’ Guest passed on at 77 years of age on 5 August 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America.
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Advice To Millions Who Rush Through Life
Take time to think . . . thoughts are the source of power.
Take time to read . . . reading is a fountain of wisdom.
Take time to pray . . . prayer can be a rock of strength in time of trouble.
Take time to love . . . loving is what makes living worthwhile.
Take time to be friendly . . . friendships give life a delicious flavor.
Take time to laugh . . . laughter is the music of the soul.
Take time to give . . . every day of the year is too short for selfishness.
Take time to do your work well . . . pride in your work, no matter what it is, nourishes the ego and the spirit.
Take time to show appreciation . . . thanks is the frosting on the cake of life.
By Author Unknown
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Take time to think . . . thoughts are the source of power.
Take time to read . . . reading is a fountain of wisdom.
Take time to pray . . . prayer can be a rock of strength in time of trouble.
Take time to love . . . loving is what makes living worthwhile.
Take time to be friendly . . . friendships give life a delicious flavor.
Take time to laugh . . . laughter is the music of the soul.
Take time to give . . . every day of the year is too short for selfishness.
Take time to do your work well . . . pride in your work, no matter what it is, nourishes the ego and the spirit.
Take time to show appreciation . . . thanks is the frosting on the cake of life.
By Author Unknown
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Count Your Blessings
It’s strange but true that common things,
Like sunshine, rain and snow,
The happy little bird that sings,
The fragrant flowers that grow;
The meals with which we’re blessed each day,
The sweet sleep of the night,
The friends who ever with us stay,
The shadows and the light,
The tender care of mother dear,
The kiss of loving wife,
The baby prattle that we hear -
The best things in our life -
Are not loved by us half so well
As things that seem more rare.
For instance some old, broken bell,
Or stone picked up somewhere;
An ancient coin with unknown date,
An arrow head of stone,
Or piece of broken armor plate
Worn by some one unknown.
Exclusive ownership we crave,
No matter what the prize -
True from the cradle to the grave,
Of foolish and of wise.
Oh, selfish mortal, don’t you know
’Twould better be, by far,
If you would train your love to grow
Among the things that are
Just common to your daily life?
You’ve blessings by the score,
Then why engage in constant strife
For more, and more, and more?
By William Henry Dawson
William Henry Dawson, also known as W. H. Dawson, was born in 1853. He became a poet. He is known as the author of the book, “Sunshine of Hope, and Other Poems” (1910). William Henry Dawson passed on at about 75 years of age in 1928.
It’s strange but true that common things,
Like sunshine, rain and snow,
The happy little bird that sings,
The fragrant flowers that grow;
The meals with which we’re blessed each day,
The sweet sleep of the night,
The friends who ever with us stay,
The shadows and the light,
The tender care of mother dear,
The kiss of loving wife,
The baby prattle that we hear -
The best things in our life -
Are not loved by us half so well
As things that seem more rare.
For instance some old, broken bell,
Or stone picked up somewhere;
An ancient coin with unknown date,
An arrow head of stone,
Or piece of broken armor plate
Worn by some one unknown.
Exclusive ownership we crave,
No matter what the prize -
True from the cradle to the grave,
Of foolish and of wise.
Oh, selfish mortal, don’t you know
’Twould better be, by far,
If you would train your love to grow
Among the things that are
Just common to your daily life?
You’ve blessings by the score,
Then why engage in constant strife
For more, and more, and more?
By William Henry Dawson
William Henry Dawson, also known as W. H. Dawson, was born in 1853. He became a poet. He is known as the author of the book, “Sunshine of Hope, and Other Poems” (1910). William Henry Dawson passed on at about 75 years of age in 1928.
It Can’t Be Done
The ones who miss all the fun
Are those who say, “It can’t be done.”
In solemn pride they stand aloof
And greet each venture with reproof.
Had they the power they’d efface
The history of the human race.
We’d have no radio or motor cars,
No street lit by electric stars;
No telegraph nor telephone,
We’d linger in the age of stone.
The world would sleep if things were run
By those who say, “It can’t be done.”
By Author Unknown
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The ones who miss all the fun
Are those who say, “It can’t be done.”
In solemn pride they stand aloof
And greet each venture with reproof.
Had they the power they’d efface
The history of the human race.
We’d have no radio or motor cars,
No street lit by electric stars;
No telegraph nor telephone,
We’d linger in the age of stone.
The world would sleep if things were run
By those who say, “It can’t be done.”
By Author Unknown
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Smile!
It is a simple act,
but sometimes takes a lot of effort.
A smile can cause boundaries to melt,
hearts to warm up, and distances to reduce.
Why don’t we smile more often?
Is it too tough to smile?
The answer lies in our attitude towards life.
If we are more accepting of situations,
we will be able to smile more easily.
Always wear a smile.
Remember, without your smile,
your attire is incomplete.
By Author Unknown
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It is a simple act,
but sometimes takes a lot of effort.
A smile can cause boundaries to melt,
hearts to warm up, and distances to reduce.
Why don’t we smile more often?
Is it too tough to smile?
The answer lies in our attitude towards life.
If we are more accepting of situations,
we will be able to smile more easily.
Always wear a smile.
Remember, without your smile,
your attire is incomplete.
By Author Unknown
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Creating A Day Worth Living
1. Get up early.
2. Express gratitude for what you have.
3. Do something productive.
4. Do something fun.
5. Do something for someone else.
6. Get some sunlight.
7. Exercise - it doesn’t matter what - just do some exercise.
8. Put a smile on someone’s face.
9. Compliment someone.
10. Learn or do something new.
By Author Unknown
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1. Get up early.
2. Express gratitude for what you have.
3. Do something productive.
4. Do something fun.
5. Do something for someone else.
6. Get some sunlight.
7. Exercise - it doesn’t matter what - just do some exercise.
8. Put a smile on someone’s face.
9. Compliment someone.
10. Learn or do something new.
By Author Unknown
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Let Us Be Kind
Let us be kind;
The way is long and lonely,
And human hearts are asking for this blessing only -
That we be kind.
We cannot know the grief that men may borrow,
We cannot see the souls storm-swept by sorrow,
But love can shine upon the way today, tomorrow -
Let us be kind.
Let us be kind;
This is a wealth that has no measure,
This is of heaven and earth the highest treasure -
Let us be kind.
A tender word, a smile of love in meeting,
A song of hope and victory to those entreating,
A glimpse of God and brotherhood while life is fleeting -
Let us be kind.
Let us be kind;
Around the world the tears of time are falling,
And for the loved and lost these human hearts are calling -
Let us be kind.
To age and youth let gracious words be spoken,
Upon the wheel of pain so many weary lives are broken,
We live in vain who give no tender token -
Let us be kind.
Let us be kind;
The sunset tints will soon be in the west,
Too late the flowers are laid then on the quiet breast -
Let us be kind.
And when the angel guides have sought and found us,
Their hand shall link the broken ties of Earth that bound us,
And Heaven and home shall brighten all around us -
Let us be kind.
By W. Lomax Childress
Walter Lomax Childress was born on 26 September 1867 in Roanoke County, Virginia, United States of America. He became a Christian Protestant minister, a writer, a hymnist, and a poet. Walter Lomax Childress passed on at 69 years of age on 4 October 1936 in Singers Glen, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America.
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We are MFOL! . . . promoting the good in life . . .
Let us be kind;
The way is long and lonely,
And human hearts are asking for this blessing only -
That we be kind.
We cannot know the grief that men may borrow,
We cannot see the souls storm-swept by sorrow,
But love can shine upon the way today, tomorrow -
Let us be kind.
Let us be kind;
This is a wealth that has no measure,
This is of heaven and earth the highest treasure -
Let us be kind.
A tender word, a smile of love in meeting,
A song of hope and victory to those entreating,
A glimpse of God and brotherhood while life is fleeting -
Let us be kind.
Let us be kind;
Around the world the tears of time are falling,
And for the loved and lost these human hearts are calling -
Let us be kind.
To age and youth let gracious words be spoken,
Upon the wheel of pain so many weary lives are broken,
We live in vain who give no tender token -
Let us be kind.
Let us be kind;
The sunset tints will soon be in the west,
Too late the flowers are laid then on the quiet breast -
Let us be kind.
And when the angel guides have sought and found us,
Their hand shall link the broken ties of Earth that bound us,
And Heaven and home shall brighten all around us -
Let us be kind.
By W. Lomax Childress
Walter Lomax Childress was born on 26 September 1867 in Roanoke County, Virginia, United States of America. He became a Christian Protestant minister, a writer, a hymnist, and a poet. Walter Lomax Childress passed on at 69 years of age on 4 October 1936 in Singers Glen, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America.
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We are MFOL! . . . promoting the good in life . . .
The Power Of Littles
Great events, we often find,
On little things depend,
And very small beginnings
Have oft a mighty end.
Letters joined make words,
And words to books may grow,
As flake on flake descending
Form an avalanche of snow.
A single utterance may good
Or evil thought inspire;
One little spark enkindled
May set a town on fire.
What volumes may be written
With little drops of ink!
How small a leak, unnoticed,
A mighty ship will sink!
A tiny insect’s labor
Makes the coral strand,
And mighty seas are girdled
With grains of golden sand.
A daily penny, saved,
A fortune may begin;
A daily penny, squandered,
May lead to vice and sin.
Our life is made entirely
Of moments multiplied,
As little streamlets, joining,
Form the ocean’s tide.
Our hours and days,
Our months and years,
Are in small moments given:
Before eternity in Heaven.
By Author Unknown
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Great events, we often find,
On little things depend,
And very small beginnings
Have oft a mighty end.
Letters joined make words,
And words to books may grow,
As flake on flake descending
Form an avalanche of snow.
A single utterance may good
Or evil thought inspire;
One little spark enkindled
May set a town on fire.
What volumes may be written
With little drops of ink!
How small a leak, unnoticed,
A mighty ship will sink!
A tiny insect’s labor
Makes the coral strand,
And mighty seas are girdled
With grains of golden sand.
A daily penny, saved,
A fortune may begin;
A daily penny, squandered,
May lead to vice and sin.
Our life is made entirely
Of moments multiplied,
As little streamlets, joining,
Form the ocean’s tide.
Our hours and days,
Our months and years,
Are in small moments given:
Before eternity in Heaven.
By Author Unknown
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A Round Tuit
This is a Round Tuit. Guard it with your life, as Tuits are hard to come by, especially the round ones. This is an indispensable item. It will help you become a more efficient worker and help you lead a more fulfilling life. For years, you have heard people say, “I’ll do it as soon as I get a Round Tuit.” Now that you have one, you can accomplish all those things you have been putting aside until you got a Round Tuit of your very own. Please feel free to send a Round Tuit to all of your friends and family members who also make it a habit to procrastinate.
By Author Unknown
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This is a Round Tuit. Guard it with your life, as Tuits are hard to come by, especially the round ones. This is an indispensable item. It will help you become a more efficient worker and help you lead a more fulfilling life. For years, you have heard people say, “I’ll do it as soon as I get a Round Tuit.” Now that you have one, you can accomplish all those things you have been putting aside until you got a Round Tuit of your very own. Please feel free to send a Round Tuit to all of your friends and family members who also make it a habit to procrastinate.
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Goals For Life
Think Positively
Exercise Daily
Eat Healthy
Work Hard
Worry Less
Laugh More
Be Happy
Stay Happy
By Author Unknown
Think Positively
Exercise Daily
Eat Healthy
Work Hard
Worry Less
Laugh More
Be Happy
Stay Happy
By Author Unknown
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