Don't Waste A Curse On The Universe — by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Don't Waste A Curse On The Universe — by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Don't look for the flaws as you go through life;
And even when you find them,
It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind
And look for the virtue behind them.
For the cloudiest night has a hint of light
Somewhere in its shadows hiding;
It is better by far to hunt for a star,
Than the spots on the sun abiding.

The current of life runs ever away
To the bosom of God's great ocean.
Don't set your force 'gainst the river's course
And think to alter its motion.
Don't waste a curse on the universe--
Remember it lived before you.
Don't butt at the storm with your puny form,
But bend and let it go o'er you.

The world will never adjust itself
To suit your whims to the letter.
Some things must go wrong your whole life long,
And the sooner you know it the better.
It is folly to fight with the Infinite,
And go under at last in the wrestle;
The wiser man shapes into God's plan
As water shapes into a vessel.


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Re: Don't Waste A Curse On The Universe — by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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((((((Welles)))))

You have no idea how many times I have heard that poem in my head over the years. You see, years ago when I moved to Australia, my mom gave me a sweet little pocket size book of inspirational poems. Every day for years I would open the book at random and read one of the poems to take the message into the day. I must admit...spirit moved often to that poem.
The only difference is in that the pocket version left out the middle verse and just printed the first and last verses.
Thank you, it is a real treat to read the entire poem and once again be reminded of the wisdom in this little inspired beauty.
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Re: Don't Waste A Curse On The Universe — by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Yay! Serendipity strikes again!

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