21. If You Stand For Nothing You Will Fall For Anything
A time has come
and it is now.
Will you take a stand
or bend your knee and bow?
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22. The Beauty Of A Tree
Can there be anything more lovely
Than the beauty of a tree?
Her leaves shimmering in the wind,
Dancing so gracefully. -
Featured Shared Story
I am a person with worry, fear, doubt, and with grace. I worry for those who will be hurt by me, those who will be disappointed in me, those who will care for me but leave me, and those who I...
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24. See It Through
Famous Poem
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.Featured Shared StoryI was feeling down, discouraged, confused and all sorts of unpleasant ways today. Going through a failed marriage, raising two young boys by myself, but moreover struggling with my own...
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25. It Couldn't Be Done
Famous Poem
Somebody said that it couldn’t be done
But he with a chuckle replied
That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one
Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried.Featured Shared StoryYes, I too memorized this poem, probably over 70 years ago since I am now 85. I was looking it up today to be sure I was quoting it accurately in an e-mail to my son, bragging about...
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26. Take A Step Back
Take a step back,
Learn how to breathe.
Take a step back
And just be.Featured Shared StoryThis was a beautiful poem about taking control. I deeply enjoyed this, especially because at the moment, I am going under quite a large amount of stress. There is a huge exam that includes...
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27. Don't Give Up On Yourself
I'm on my way.
They may ask me, "Where to?"
Well, that I cannot say...
For even I have no clue. -
28. Laughter
A little bit of laughter,
A little bit of tears,
A little bit of happiness,
A little bit of fear. -
29. Praise With Grace
When all the doors shut in your face,
Have faith and continue to praise.
When you can't bear the thought of yesterday and dread tomorrow, -
30. Battle Scars
Be brave.
You already are.
Look at what you've made it through.
The wounds of your past have healed.Featured Shared StoryIt is a poem which infuses courage to those who have direct experience of war, making them think positively about life, forgetting the bitter past. We also faced a similar situation as a...
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31. Heart Over Matter
When your heart suddenly feels
light, excited, at ease.
When you feel like your heart just knows what to do
and your worries are far from your mind as are you. -
32. Journey Of Life
Life is a long-distance journey
With ups and downs,
Twist and turns,
With sad and happy moments. -
33. Seeking Peace
I am broken,
Shattered into irreparable pieces.
Who is going to save me?
When will all of this cease? -
34. Can You See Me?
Just because you don't like what I am,
Just because you don't like what I've become,
Just because you don't like me,
Featured Shared StoryI'm 13 years old and I'm bisexual. My family is Christian and nobody knows but my sister. She's bi also. I wanna tell them, but I don't know how they'll react.
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35. She Is Strong
At birth,
she was strong.
It was herFeatured Shared StoryThis is very similar to my younger sister. About 2 years ago she was really sick. I look back on pictures of her before she was diagnosed (T1D) and I can't believe I didn't notice something...
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36. Invictus
Famous Poem
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.Featured Shared StoryOnce I was a good student. I have always been an obedient and gentle person. Then I failed in my life for the first time in the year 2002. Something happened and I fell right from the top and...
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37. Still I Rise
Famous Poem
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may tread me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.Featured Shared Story"Still I Rise" is a verbalized legacy formed from the roots and depth of her heart. Maya Angelou exhilarated how to overcome life barriers as she exhaled a fulfilling visual capacity of a...
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38. A Wing And A Prayer
Under the wing of an angel, we feel protected.
Through prayers to God, we feel connected.
Peace is said to be offered on the wings of a dove.Featured Shared StoryI'm 13 years old and my family and I have been fighting for my mum who has stomach cancer and she's fighting it for us. When I was little, I remember Mum always being in a hospital and...
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39. Don't Look Back
Just keep on walking,
A small voice said.
Don't dare look back.
Look straight ahead.Featured Shared StoryI think everyone can relate at some point in their lifetime. I went through something like this recently where he cheated on me and broke up with me, but he still wanted to hook up and not...
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40. The Man In The Mirror
Who is that man?
Staring back at me
Is he a part of my past?
Or who I am destined to be?Featured Shared StoryDude, I understand completely. Sometimes I don't know who I am or who I'm supposed to be.
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