Not a WLS question...

Help!  I know ya'll are smart so hopefully you can help me.     I am looking for a short poem to send to a friend who is a bit down in the dumps...   He's had some hard times lately and I just want to send him a short note to brighten his spirits!   I can sing in front of a million people but if I have to speak I'm a nervous wreck and trying to write something inspirational or uplifting is hard for me... YIKES!!!   Thanks in advance!!! 

Wow...I don't know this person so I can't really give you advice on what to write but what I can say is to take some quiet time to reflect what you like about him...what is about him that makes you glad you are friends. Does he make you laugh?? Tell him from the heart what a special person he is and I'm sure he will appreciate it...good luck =0)   ~Sarah~

Sarah,  Thanks...  I've been racking my brain trying to think of something other than the "normal" pep talk that I give him.  I'm sure something will hit me head on...  If not then I'll just write a short note.  I know he'll appreciate it either way.  He's a good guy with a big heart that just keeps getting broken or stepped on...   Thanks again!

I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for, but I'll throw out a couple of things for fun...

"Relate with others, but relate with yourself also.   Love others, but love yourself also.   Go out! - The world is beautiful, adventurous;   it is a challenge, it enriches.   Go out fearlessly - there is nothing to lose,   there is everything to gain."   ~Osho, 1931-1990   Indian Spiritual Teacher

"Today you are You,  that is truer than true.  There is no one alive  who is Youer than You."   ~Dr. Seuss I can't find the poem I was looking for, if I find it later on, I'll repost it.  Hope some of it helps. Take care. Ellen

The world's out to...

When I got out of bed and stubbed my toe, that was the moment I started to know,

The world's out to get me.

My toast was burnt, my eggs were nuked, When I sipped my coffee, I almost puked.

I got stuck in traffic, had to go to the loo, and I felt like I was coming down with the flu.

The world's out to get me.

I caught a big earful from my grouchy old boss, Then I ruined my sweater with spaghetti sauce.

The world's out to get me.

I schlepped to the park when my work day was done, I felt like I weighed an entire metric ton.

An old lady on a bench said "Sit with me, dear. There's plenty of room for two of us here."

"The world's out to get me," I said with a sigh. "My life's a big mess, and I don't know why."

"Ah," she answered, "I can tell from your voice that it's time for you to make life's biggest choice.

"I'm just an old lady but there's one thing I know: You have to spread love wherever you go.

"You see, everyone's scared, everyone is alone, and everyone's hurting right down to the bone.

"Love is the medicine that all of us need, but it's in short supply, very short, indeed.

"Do you know why that is?" she put her hand on my sleeve, "Because you first have to give if you want to receive.

"Take time to listen, take time to cry, take time to love them, give it a try.

"You'll soon discover you can help people heal, they'll be drawn to you, dear, like a magnet to steel.

"Unhappy folks still haven't learned this truth yet, that God wants you to give, before you can get."

As I rose from the bench and kissed her frail hand, I said "I think I finally understand."

The world's out to love me, I say every day, 'cause my life has changed in a wonderful way.

I feed souls starved for kindness, and genuine love. I pass it along from the Source up above.

We're each a pure note in God's heavenly song, The world's out to love you... Pssst: Pass it along.

Gonna make me a name

Just a small town nobody, that's what they all say. And I asked myself how my life turned out this way.

When I was younger I dreamed such big dreams. But they're crushed and forgotten now. Or that's how it seems.

I craved admiration, money and fame. I planned to go far, was gonna make me a name.

But I remained a nobody, and never left here. And my life came to nothing year after year.

Then one winter night as I tossed in my bed. A Fatherly voice whispered inside my head.

"There's something important I want you to see. Don't listen to others. You listen to me."

He showed me a book that was dusted with age. He opened it up then and traced down the page.

I followed his finger and was startled to see that the entry he stopped at was all about me.

"You may not be proud of yourself, "But I Am." Then I saw my name written in the blood of the Lamb.

A chill swept my body as he spoke once again, "Men judge you by trifles, but I look within.

"You had no great fortune, achievements or fame, But my Son wrote 'Beloved' there next to your name."

When I woke from my dream I forgot all my shame. My Lord and my Savior has made me a name. 

The folks I admire

The folks I admire come from all different places. They don't have famous names or familiar faces.

They're not Hollywood stars on the big silver screen, so you won't see them smiling in a slick magazine.

They don't live in big mansions or drive fancy cars. Their faces are weathered; you might see some scars.

They've overcome pain and life's bumps and bruises, They know how to laugh, and they don't make excuses.

They're just everyday people, but what sets them apart is how they treat others and the love in their heart.

The folks I admire are folks just like you. 'cause the folks I admire are folks God admires too. 
 ( Don't know exactly what you are looking for...)          Tanya Benjamin              God Bless

I find a lot of great things online.. have you tried to Google *Poems* that might give you a few things to work with.. I hope you find what you are looking for!!

Darcie

I know things aren't great for you right now.  I wish there was something I could say or do. Until there is, just know I am thinking of you.

Thanks ya'll...  I know it's hard when you don't know the person but you really helped me.   Take care and have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!