A Poem called 'desiderata' ( Latin: "desired things"), but lets just say it defines life

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,


and remember what peace there may be in silence.



As far as possible without surrender

be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;

and listen to others,

even the dull and the ignorant;

they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,

they are vexatious to the spirit.



If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain and bitter;

for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.



Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;

it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs;

for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;

many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.



Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love;

for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment

it is as perennial as the grass.



Take kindly the counsel of the years,

gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.



Beyond a wholesome discipline,

be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you,

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.



Therefore be at peace with God,

whatever you conceive Him to be,

and whatever your labors and aspirations,

in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.



With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,

it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.



PS:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata

FRIENDS FOR LIFE

Friendship is a feeling

like no other

a friend is a friend

a friend is a brother

you,my friend, are special to me

you are the one i like

nothing shall do us apart

we are friends for life

when the going gets tough,and nothing goes right

when everything is dark,and there is no light

I will find you

I will hold you

we are friends forlife

you give me courage,you give me power

whenever i was scared,you became my cover

you smiled when i laughed

but never let me shed a tear

how shall i ever forget these times

we are friends for life.

For me no gold , no silver ever shined bright

my friends are my most cherished treasure

with my friends I feel alright

laughs , kicks , jokes and tears

make this journey a memorable affair

Our friendship is for ever

it is not for a day or a night

give me a tight friends' hug ,buddy

we are friends for life.

I always wondered why,God gave us just two eyes

With them I can see only one side

I feel so scared of the dangers that are out of my sight

So I asked God , can you give me eyes ,  four more

two for the back , one on each side , and then I will be sure

He laughed and said, no Son I cannot give you eyes anymore

But look around I have given you so many friends , what do you think are friends for?

They are more than just your sight

They are your strength, for you they will fight

Go on , go make some friends ,

And dont forget to tell them

We are friends for life.

Unlike Family where relation is a rule

Friends are the people whom you choose

A friend is God's Gift to Man , i feel

So take good care of him , he's not the one to loose

But as you move along , with passage of time

You make new relations , you have duties of new kind

Parents ,Wife and kids  take the front seat

Hardly a surprise, If for a decade friends dont meet

Meeting or not, I know , it wont make our friendship small

but dont u dare forget my birthday ,d**k, give me a call

And I'll put your pictures in my Family album

and I'll wait for the time till  we meet again

when I see your kids , will tell them , hey! you've got your dad's chin

And watch out , I'll also flirt with your beautiful wife

and I know you'll return the compliment , that is a friend's right

God!Cant wait for these moments to come to life

we are friends for life

the time we spent together, was the time to be

true it is that  the best things in life are for free

but To be with you I'll pay any price

our friendship remains etched in my heart

it doesnt really matter , if the ways we part

just think of me ,and you'll find me by your side

we are friends for life

For now it is a bye , but before I go

I will break rules of friendship, a few,

No sorry , No thank you they say , I know

Still  i fold my hands and I thank you

and ask you to excuse me for any ugly things I do

and I wish you get all the success in life , I wish all your dreams come true

My hands are shaking now,I have nothing more to write

we are friends for life