Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Walt Whitman Inspires


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Walt Whitman poem to inspire you to fight for your dreams

Seize the day.
Do not let it end without growing a little,
without finding joy,
without nourishing your dreams.
Do not let discouragement defeat you.
Do not allow anyone to steal your right to express yourself,
for that is almost a duty.
Do not give up on the desire to make your life extraordinary.
Believe that words and poetry have the power to transform the world,
for our essence, even in the face of storms,
remains intact.
We are made of passion.
Life is both desert and oasis.
It knocks us down, it wounds us,
but it also teaches us to rise again
and to become the protagonists of our own story.
Even if the winds blow against you,
the work of your life continues.
And you, yes, can bring forth a unique and powerful verse.
Never stop dreaming,
for in dreams lies freedom.
Do not commit the worst of mistakes:
living in silence.
Most people settle for a devastating silence.
But not you.
Shout, fight,
express yourself across the rooftops of the world,
like a poet who cherishes the beauty of the simple things.
Do not betray yourself.
Respect your beliefs.
Rowing against your own being is sentencing yourself to unhappiness.
Embrace the panic of having life ahead of you.
Live intensely, without mediocrity.
Remember that the future is in your hands.
Embrace this responsibility with courage and determination.
Learn from those who came before us,
the "Dead Poets,"
for their voices echo as guides.
And today, we are the "Living Poets."
Do not let life pass you by.
Live. Intensely, courageously, passionately.