[Carmen]

This wonderful poem I wondered where to post and decided that this thread was one of courage, valour and wisdom. It is from a book called "In Tune With The Infinite" first published in 1897



There is no thing we cannot overcome;
Say not thy evil instinct is inherited,
Or that some trait inborn makes thy whole life forlorn,
And calls down punishment that is not merited.

Back of thy parents and grandparents lies
The great Eternal Will! That too is thine
Inheritance--strong, beautiful, divine,
Sure lever of success for one who tries.

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There is no noble height thou canst not climb;
All triumphs may be thine in Times's futurity,
If, whatso'er thy fault, thou dost not faint or halt;
But lean upon the staff of God's security.

Earth has no claim the soul cannot contest;
Know thyself part of the Eternal Source;
Naught can stand before thy spirit's force;
The soul's Divine Inheritance is best.]

Love and Light

Carmen