<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>"Desiderata"</b> by Les Crane (1971)</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.TomandRodna.com/Songs/Spoken/Desiderata.mp3">http://www.TomandRodna.com/Songs/Spoken/Desiderata.mp3</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p></div><div><div>"You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; </div><div>You have a right</div><div>Desira - desiderata</div><div>Desidera - ta</div><div><br></div><div>Go placidly amid the noise and haste, </div><div>And remember what peace there may be, in silence.</div><div>As far as possible without surrender, </div><div>Be on good terms with all persons.</div><div>Speak your truth quietly and clearly, </div><div>And listen to others, </div><div>Even the dull and ignorant; </div><div>They too have their story.</div><div><br></div><div>Avoid loud and aggressive persons, </div><div>They are vexations to the spirit.</div><div>If you compare yourself with others, </div><div>You may become vane and bitter; </div><div><br></div><div>For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. </div><div><br></div><div>You are a child of the universe, </div><div>No less than the trees and the stars; </div><div>You have a right to be here.</div><div>And whether or not it is clear to you, </div><div>No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.</div><div><br></div><div>Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.</div><div>Keep interested in your own career, </div><div>However humble; </div><div>It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.</div><div>Exercise caution in your business affairs; </div><div>For the world is full of trickery.</div><div>But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; </div><div>Many persons strive for high ideals; </div><div>And everywhere life is full of heroism.</div><div><br></div><div>Be yourself.</div><div>Especially do not feign affection.</div><div>Neither be cynical about love; </div><div>For in the face of all aridity and disenchantment</div><div>It is as perennial as the grass.</div><div><br></div><div>Take kindly the council of the years, </div><div>Gracefully surrendering the things of youth.</div><div>Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.</div><div>But do not distress yourself with imaginings.</div><div>Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.</div><div>Beyond a wholesome discipline; </div><div>Be gentle with yourself.</div><div><br></div><div>You are a child of the universe, </div><div>No less than the trees and the stars; </div><div>You have a right to be here.</div><div>And whether or not it is clear to you, </div><div>No doubt the universe is unfolding; </div><div>As it should.</div><div><br></div><div>Therefore be at peace with god, </div><div>Whatever you conceive him to be, </div><div>And whatever your labors and aspirations, </div><div>In the noisy confusion of life, </div><div>Keep peace with your soul.</div><div><br></div><div>With all it's sham, </div><div>Drudgery and broken dreams, </div><div>It is still a beautiful world.</div><div>Be careful. strive to be happy.</div><div><br></div><div>You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; </div><div>You have a right to be here.</div><div>You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; </div><div>You have a right to be here.</div><div>You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; </div><div>You have a right to be here.</div><div>You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; </div><div>You have a right to be here.</div><div>You are a child of the universe."</div></div><div><br></div><div>--------------------------------</div><div><br><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div> </div></div></div></body></html>