Does anybody have any ideas for inspirational poems or writings?

Question:

Does anybody have any ideas for inspirational poems or writings?

I am looking for any inspirational poems or writings that have to do with going on in life, coping, etc, just anything inspiring. I just learned about a week and a half ago, that a friend of mine(also my ex-boyfriend) is gay(I have posted a question on the situation, and those that answered were very helpful). And I am looking to full a personal notebook for myself with inspirational poems and other writings to help. I am already aware of the Bible(as many of you may put), so anything besides the Bible. Thank you.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

To Understand Thyself

To live and die
To love and hate
To survive your life in this world
To reach for stars
To cling on to memoirs
To not wait until it is all unfurled

To dare to dream
To prove your skills
To never give up your life
To stand your ground
To always be profound
To stay strong in times of strife

To hold onto truths
To let go of lies
To not once hold anything back
To never lose trust
To never stay down in the dust
To strive for the virtues you lack

To always have hope
To always have faith
To avoid the emotional scars
To have pride in your heart
To never fall apart
Is to understand who you truly are.

-------Israt Pasha

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