Today's Words of Encouragement

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LISTEN TO THE MUSTN'TS

Listens to the MUSTN'TS, child,
Listen to the DONT'S
Listen to the SHOULDN'TS
The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me--
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.

Shel Silverstein

Comments

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one of my favorite shel silverstein poems! i have a cd of him reading it! and phooy on those who take this poem *too* seriously. it is true...not all things are possible for all people. however, the poem gives hopes and dreams a place to be. all children should be encouraged to explore the possibilities, not just the realities.