“Father Forgets” by Livingston Larned

As a father of a boy nearly five, this poem really touched me. I must confess that I have found myself at times doing the things that the author of the poem regrets. I have found myself measuring my son’s action against those of an adult. Truly, this is sad and unfortunate; because my son is the joy of my life. His smile, his laughter and his joyousness melts my heart every time. My little boy is the true center of my life. I know that without him, I would be only have the man who I am today. His birth,  his very being in my life has help me grow into a much more responsible, caring and understanding human being.

Let Me Do It Now!

I shall pass this way but once:

Any good therefore that I can do

Or, any kindness that I can show to any human being,

Let me do it now;

Let me neither defer nor neglect it,

for I shall not pass this way again.

[Let me do it now];

Dale Carnegie- How to Win Friends and Influence People

The Impossible Dream

I have always wondered why there are many of us, who either are unwilling or unable to achieve the seemingly impossible. Yet, there are a few, who despite the circumstances of their existence, despite the obstacles put before them, despite the problems faced, despite the tragedies suffered, despite the odds against them, they not only dream the impossible, but also achieve it.