Dare To Know. Poem by Scott Forster

Some Inspirational words written by me in 2008 inspired by desiderata.I loved the poem when i discovered it -which was also only in 2008- I wanted to write something in a similiar style.
I was thinking of advice to tell others, possibly younger children.

Be proud of what you achieve but never boast
NEVER compare yourself to others
share with the world your beauty but do not be vain
PERFECT APPEARANCES DO NOT MAKE PERFECT PEOPLE

in any choice never let evil enter in.
strive to learn who and what you are, and never be fearful of that, however distasteful to others.
expect and accept only the best.

many friends does not make you a good person.
intimacy is the key.
be open to your emotions.
do things worth remembering.
KEEP WITHIN YOURSELF THE ESSENCE OF THE ROMANTIC, THE CREATIVE AND THE EPIC, FOR LOVE IS THE HIGHEST OF ALL THINGS TIME-THE MIGHTIEST

don't gossip it's a empty waste of your time,


BREAK FREE OF THE BONDS THAT BIND YOU
CULTIVATE INSIDE YOURSELF THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM and the qualities of independence and strong will.
remember Thoreau's 'RESIST MUCH, OBEY LITTLE'
LIVE AND DIE ALWAYS BY YOUR OWN DECISION solemnly accepting your rewards.

break no hearts and guard yours.
keep mindful of the poetic AND THE MAGNANIMITY IN THE MUNDANE.
REMEMBER THERE IS BEAUTY IN ALL THINGS BUT NOT EVERYONE SEES IT.

Forget fate and its paltry concerns-live for yourself.
surely you will have enemies but they are weak and you are strong.
NEVER SEEK CONFLICT.KEEP AN EYE ON WORLDLY AFFAIRS AND DODGY POLITICIANS.

READ SOMETHING TO EXPAND YOUR MIND so you can gasp at new knowledge gained, a new understanding.
set goals and work towards them.
allow not breach between word and deed.
teach and you will learn.

ILLUMINATE FALSEHOOD WHEREVER YOU GO.
POINT OUT SHAMS FRAUDS AND TRICKERY.
DEFEND THE GOOD AND THE TRUE.
GO ABOUT THIS WORLD IN A FREE AND EASY MANNER

don't preach you only gain converts and mindless drones and who needs a world of clones.
stand out from the crowd - think for yourself.
know yourself and others.
know good and bad learn the difference.
look to other countries.
record your dreams. find something to inspire you.
release the inner creativity we all have.

be a SPARK OF LIFE SPONTANEOUS BUT NOT FOOLISH.
BE HONEST, WHO CAN TRUST A LIAR.
BE OPEN AND RESPECTFUL IN ALL RELATIONS.
DON'T SEEK TO USE OR LET YOURSELF BE USED
NEVER USE VIOLENCE EXCEPT IN SELF DEFENCE.
STAY UP AND WATCH THE SUNRISE AT LEAST ONCE AND MARVEL AT THE SPLENDOUR OF THE DAWN CHORUS.

think of where you've been and where your going.
think often of old friends forgotten times and places and sadly missed faces.
be kind not as a duty but as a natural ease.
carry within you a certain joy.
enjoy your time learn life's lessons and study your mistakes.

learn the reasons for heart break.
clear your mind from time to time.
STRAIGHTEN OUT THE KINKS IN YOUR OPINIONS.
DO SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU LOOK SILLY.


LOOK AT OLD PHOTOS.
ACT LIKE A KID AND LAUGH HYSTERICALLY ONCE IN A WHILE CAUSE ITS FUN AND YOU'LL NEVER FORGET IT.
FALL IN LOVE FOREVER AND MADLY.REALISE YOUR LIMITS
but also your Immense
FOR GREATNESS
YOU CAN CONQUER GREAT THINGS IN A WIDE MULTITUDE OF CHOICE.

be the difference, the thing missing from the world.
Show people how the world could be.
Show people how an exemplary person would act.

Its never to late to apologise.
Show forgiveness.
Cultivate harmony among peoples.

accept that even fools utter words of use to you.
remember your greatest enemy is YOUR GREATEST ASSEST in that you can learn much from them.

WATCH THE CHANGING SEASONS LIKE CHANGING SCENES.
remember THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT, BETTER THAN YOUR TEAM WINNING OR BARE NAKED LADIES IS A HUMAN BEING SMILING NATURALLY WITH NOT GUILT AND A CLEAR CONSCIENCE AND NO CRIMES COMMITTED.

obey the law until it becomes unjust then disregard its empty elements
don't put too much faith in your so called 'social betters' like politicians or councillors.
studies have shown they're human too, well almost! .
laugh much
take time to be alone with nature and contemplate her changing hues of green and brown and yellow and blue.
protect your rights and those of others.

don’t focus all your attention on all that’s bad
Everywhere champion the good the true the moral the right thing to do.
Seek knowledge.
Seek beauty. In all likely hood this is the best of worlds