by dr seuss, an american cartoonist :)

i found a very good quote and poem from dr seuss today. thanks to the person who gave the quote to sab :)

'be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind'

and here is the last poem he wrote before he died in 1990:

Oh, The Places You'll Go!

you have brains in your head.
you have feet in your shoes.
you can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
you're on your own.
and you know what you know.
and YOU are the one who'll decide where to go.

you wont lag behind, because you'll have the speed.
you'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead.
wherever you fly, you'll be the best of the best.
wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

im sorry to say so
but sadly it's true
that bang-ups and hang-ups
can happen to you.

on and on you will hike, and i know you'll hike far
and face up your problems whatever they are.

you'll get mixed up of course, as you already know.
you'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go.

so be sure when you step.
step with care and great tact
and remember that life's a great balancing act.

just never forget to be dexterous and deft.
and never mix up your right foot with your left.

will you succeed?
yes you will indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

what a beautiful and meaningful poem. i always love this kind of poems, they remind me of my golden childhood. they always tell me that everything will be alright and give me courage to never give up on hope.

and sharing these beautiful lines are something i can never be more pleased to do. i feel that everyone should read and remember them.

so have a read. and take care :)