Quote from Desiderata

I unpacked the last box today and found the wooden plaque on which the Desiderata was laminated.

I’ve had this for years. I always hang it in a location in the house where we can read it frequently.

Written by Max Ehrmann (1872-1945) in the 1920′s,  the Desiderata—Latin for things desired—this poem grew in popularity over the years especially in the “hippie” era which is when I bought the plaque I have.

Unfortunately, Ehrmann forfeited his copyright of the material because of free distribution in several projects.

(Authors should read the Wiki about it contains the full story of how it lost its copyright status and became part of pop culture.)

The truth of what Ehrmann wrote touches still inspires and brings comfort.

You can find the Desiderata in framed, ready to hang art suitable for any style of decorating on Amazon. I think I’m giving framed copies of the Desiderata as Christmas gifts this year.

Here are the opening sentences of the Desiderata.

“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.”

Joan Reeves aka SlingWords: The Word Slinging Adventures of Joan Reeves