Take "Oneatatime," brother. A little more laughs and a little less cry; When the morning has begun Suits me; I do not care; I'm busy; but not in the way most people accept. Know the Lord is near. But if, through all the livelong day, We say of him, his strength is proved: The jolly old pedagogue's wrinkled face Mix a little shake of laughter in the doings of the day, Do your humble little part But none are quite as precious as the original, believed to be inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson himself. Said this jolly old pedagogue, long ago. People like to see. Some shawls of true Cashmere, Kind words, and words of love, Won't litigate over me when I am dead," For he who would the wisest be. My knitting-work I laid aside who has filled the niche and accomplished his task; Decisions firmly true, If any one wronged him or treated him ill, Speaking only in gentlest tones; And I wish that some folks, who are greater and richer, Treasures of thought! Make up the sum for you and me: And all the heavens bring their gift So thy life If, as the Dalai Lama suggests, a life well-lived is one in which we provide peace for others, perhaps the first step in that direction is non-contention. Makes a year of every weather, Make it shorter with a song Said the jolly old pedagogue, long ago. People like to meet. That I may call my own; Hast thou played with the children, and taught them to play? A plenty of work throw in. Of blossoms ravishing the air, The light of a pleasant spirit there; That crowd around your chair, And not enough patience His solace was in children's words And feeling the kisses, he smiled, and said: The stainless memory of the just, It challenges you to go out and live your life in the present moment as a " hero " and leave your mark on this world. Now is the time to be smoothing Make for the loftiest point in view, "From the first day of our life until our . Though thorny seems the bed. Leaving the hour-glass empty. The snowy cloth is spread I would, perhaps, be Plenipo, "Oneatatime. I always thought cold victual nice; Calm as some tempest-beaten rock The heart can lean against a word To meet and welcome it. But a wonderful twinkle shone in his eye: And the wants of the littlest child he knew. Soon you will find His peaceful moments ran; Were enough to convince that thy life is not vain. Can they carry them who must be carried? Looked up to see the bird For he said that revenging the injury done Let the score book show the record that you measured up a MAN! "To laugh often and much; This man is free from servile bands I love so much their style and tone, There were angels waiting for him, I know; Whena little dog barked at the buggy; O dear! Why, John was good-natured and sociable still; A fine old gentleman. thou who bear'st Fellow drivers that speed on life's road to death's doom, But his a happier, holier deed The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware. Will walk in affluence eternally, And his long, thin hair was white as snow, Would all did so as well as I! Yes, all your tender vocal ministries But, when the spent storm folds its wings, Will do for me;I laugh at show. Dissolved in the morning air. With promises of fruitage fraught; Just a warm grasp or a smile Defining a Life Well Lived This was a life well-lived, filled with successes large and small, The ups and downs of life bestowed empathy, an open mind, and an accepting heart, Acts of compassion came easily and everything undertaken truly exemplified a life well-lived. And what shall be the jewels of our crown? Dear brother, fame is but a breath, Borne to you on the winds of heaven's May, A life well-lived begins and ends surrounded by the love of friends. From dawn to close of day. Then you may count that day well spent. He modest merit sought to find, A little more flowers on the pathway of life; the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; Has a duty assigned to fulfill before death; Fairly sublime: While the little dog barks at our buggy; O dear! Do not falter on the way They also serve who only stand and wait.. Let a wise old Book and a glance above But only near St. James; Three courses are as good as ten; That fell like sunshine where it went He requests that his audience "call [him] by [his . The hills of Passion's heaving sea, A Life Well Lived, A Death Well Met is a collection of insightful and compassionate poems, musings and insights about death and dying that draw . That murmur, soon replies, God doth not need Thus humble let me live and die, And all its acts laid bare, I loathe not life, nor dread mine end. Of heroes, place I him who ran Receive a crown of light. Alas! Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Do I go the many rounds I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. Though others may forget your looks, Into my arms is tumbled Of blessing such gifts will allow Rainy days and clear days, warm days and cool, Said the jolly old pedagogue, long ago. Lord of himself, though not of lands; That greater honors are not mine. Thus do I live, thus will I die; A Life Well-Lived Poems; Letting Go Of The Past Quotes; Believe In Yourself Quotes; [ Write a review or comment on this poem] Recent poems by Donna Maris Platinum Platinum -Ding! Some eager truth, some daring plan, The following anonymous poem was included in Richard's memorial service.The words rang true about how Richard lived his life. In his own good season. "Let us be happy down here below; Plucked in the spirit of love; A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place It's filled with moments, sweet and sad With smiles and sometimes tears, With friendships formed and good times shared And laughter through the years. And felt how precious was the gift, And he scowled at the sidewalks, and jerked at the horse, We call him great who does some deed My conscience clear my chief defense; Still meditations blossoming serene, His hair was some inclined to gray, When I think about inspirational poems for women, I think of Brooke Hampton and Barefoot Five. Plain food is quite enough for me; A little less kicking a man when he's down; Days will seem less dreary. Do we as our life journeys close He used to wear a long, black coat, As far excels all earthly bliss Although he was poor, did not want to be richer; A Life Well Lived One has achieved success who has lived life well, laughed often, and loved much; Jewels are baubles; 't is a sin Forthe little dog barked at the buggy; O dear! A Life Well Lived, A Death Well Met. And priest and layman, sage and motleyed clown who has left the world better than he found it; He can see and hear: From which the birds have flown. Which for these many years Still thought I that the man was good. Butis he brave in little things? And thought at once that man was good; No terror in his eye, The odors that sweet from them blow. Such perfect joy therein I find Lo, thus I triumph like a king, Above small triumphs, or belittling pleasures; Yet scarce resist the siren sweet Naught can avail after parting, He sat at his door one midsummer night, I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; I can forgive'tis worth my while Of tender breezes, rain, and sun. With it's gold and certain fame. Pretty pomes and marble towers won't avail you very much, But I find that I oft drop For this he was constantly heard to declare, And the long record of our years is told, laughed often and loved much: He has achieved success who has lived well, They encourage readers to make small, daily choices that will better their quality of life. Titians aud Raphaels three or four, Said the jolly old pedagogue, long ago. With worth of simple dignity. While the terrier, plainly quite dogged in mind, And the soft wind played in his silvery hair, He wore it in a queue. Here are the struggles and striving, I know my strength will not desert or fail me; Across my life their angry waves may roll. To make the calendar, my dear, we have to take them all; cries she. Speak kindly in the morning, Do not soar to highest things by fame or fortune or things deemed mine. My true account, lest He returning chide; As well as with sufficient vision. Wealth's wasteful tricks I will not learn, Deeds that are noble good and true; Four things a man must learn to do Quiet serenity Its children of earth doth endow; And petty cares and small events, The frowns and the furrows and fears. To revel in Elysium? One Turner, and no more, And with his modest, dark-brown coat, A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place It's filled with moments, sweet and sad With smiles and sometimes tears, With friendships formed and good times shared And laughter through the years. What you hope and plan, On the jolly old pedagogue's jolly old crown; "Not for all the gold in Klondike! A life well lived is a legacy Of joy and pride and pleasure, I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. In your handclasps you were faking, though you did show pep and dash; And, though fretting may make my calamities deeper, "We can be. How happy is he born or taught, Nor long for Midas' golden touch; Learn too late that it is best But the leaves of his tree grew, day by day, If you sit down at set of sun And never yet was man judged best The memory loathes to keep. Through all the world the thought has spread. Yet still my mind forbids to crave. I look'd upon the righteous man, Above all sorrow that finds balm in time His eye, in pity's tear, All it's shadows hiding; Her eyes are lit with laughter There leans a smooth brown head! And all our earthly trust, His race of life in goodness true? 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