A Life-Changing Poem for Hard Times: Desiderata

Our Powerful Life Poetry series' newest installment. We really hope that you are doing well in these trying times.

- Shane Morris reading
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American poet and attorney Max Ehrmann frequently wrote on spiritual subjects. He made valuable contributions to our literary lexicons throughout his life by fusing the power of language and wisdom with his insightful insights.

Max Ehrmann wrote Desiderata, which is Latin for "things that are desired," "because it counsels those virtues I felt most in need of."