Growing Up

[Decky]

When I left highschool I was given a year book. In the back of it was a poem that I read and thought was the biggest pike of rubbish I'd ever wasted time on but now when I read it it makes a lot more sence and I think it is quite beautiful. I think it's because I'm a lot more mature now and I realised that it's a great poem that gives you great advice for life. I often wonder if they knew that this is how everybody would feel when they read it a few years down the line. Anyway here is the poem:

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
And remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
Be on good terms with all peoples.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
And listen to others,
Even the dull and the ignorant;
They too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
They are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
You may become vain and bitter;
For always there will be greater and lesser persons then yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interest in your own career, however humble;
It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
For the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
Many persons strive for high ideals;
And everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Niether be cynical about love;
For in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
It is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strengh of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
Be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
No less than the trees and the stars;
You have a right toi be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
Whatever you conceive Him to be,
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
In the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all it's sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
It is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann
Desiderata

So my question Newgrounds is. Is there anything that you though was bad but now you have matured you can see the point of or something that makes you think "God, I've grow up"?

[benmitchell0036]

They gave it to you for free?

[Insanctuary]

Honestly, I think it's a convoluted mess of irrational love and peace.

[GreatPowerfulTrixie]

TL;DR. I will try again when i grow up.