As life unravels, be brave and bold,
Never criticise, neither grudges hold.
Live in harmony, with your fellow man,
Following nature, as our lord planned.
Always listen, far more than you speak,
Avoid all rumours, for it's truth that you seek.
When others criticise, and do you wrong,
It's forgiveness itself, that makes you strong.
Possessions are worthless, it's your inner self,
Family and loved ones, are your true wealth.
Let go of the past, and what else is to come,
Live for the moment, before it has gone.
As we journey, along life's twisting road,
They'll be many things, we cannot control.
Stick to your path, do not go astray,
Every obstacle you encounter, becomes the way.
Positive thinking, no negative thoughts,
The more you listen, the more your taught.
A Stoic person, is one of a kind,
Gentle at heart, yet strong in mind.
Handling Life Through Stoicism
Stoic
Published by Family Friend Poems June 18, 2025 with permission of the Author.
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ABOUT THE POET:
John Peter Read was born in the East End of London in 1948. He was brought up by his Nan and mother, as his father left home when he was 5 years old. At the age of 15, John left school with just a basic education. While in school, he wrote little rhymes just for fun. A couple of his religious poems were published by the Christian church in the...