A delightful poem to raise a smile
26 Tuesday Jul 2011
Written by Jo Jordan in POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, WELLBEING & POETRY
Now just who is Ron Koertge?
“You who asked for advice, listen: When the tower
falls, be like that child. Laugh so loud everybody
in the world frowns and says, “Shhhh.”"
A delightful little poem to make you smile.
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