Take It Easy
Poet: UnknownDo not worry, do not fret,
Time will pass and we'll forget
All the problems of the present
In a future far more pleasant.
Grief will go and joy will come;
For you and I life's just begun.
A smile of joy, a sigh of bliss
To be sure we'll never miss
With our head held high,
And keep our eyes opened wide,
We'll go along, taking things in stride
And never let our courage die!
The Weight of Worry
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWorry takes our joy away,
It clouds the gift of each new day.
The "what ifs" pull our thoughts astray,
While life's best moments slip away.
Set that heavy burden down,
Don't let it steal or make you frown.
Replace it with a hopeful view,
Each moment fresh, each morning new.
Trust the path that lies ahead,
Let faith and courage guide instead.
For life is brighter, peace will stay,
When we choose to let worry stray.
Freedom from Worry
Poet: Catherine PulsiferMost worries never come to be,
They're shadows cast we fail to see.
Anxiety robs what we could gain,
A fleeting fear, a needless chain.
True peace is found in living today,
Letting tomorrow unfold its way.
Each moment's wealth is ours to keep,
When trust runs deep, and fears retreat.
Own the day, let troubles go,
Life is richer than you know.
A mind at ease, a heart that’s free,
Is life’s true wealth—its greatest key.
A Lighthearted Way
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWhen worry knocks, don’t let it stay,
Shift your thoughts a brighter way.
A smile can turn the tide of fear,
And make life’s challenges less severe.
A little laughter, a gentle grin,
Can spark the strength you hold within.
Respond with hope, let go of doubt,
And watch how joy can help you out.
Life’s not as daunting as it seems,
When you embrace your hopeful dreams.
Face worry with a lighter heart,
And see your peace and strength restart.
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Why Worry?
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWorry brings no joy or gain,
It only adds to stress and strain.
It fills our minds with needless fear,
While life’s good moments disappear.
If there’s a fix, then take that step,
Resolve the problem, do your best.
But if it’s out of your control,
Let it go, and free your troubled soul.
Worry adds no value, no cheer,
It robs the peace that’s always near.
Choose to act or let it be,
And live your life more worry-free.
Do Not Worry
Poet: Charles F. DeemsThe world is wide
In time and tide.
And God is guide;
Then do not hurry.
That man is blest
Who does his best
And leaves the rest;
Then do not worry.
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Shouldn't Worry So
Poet: James Whitcomb RileyO heart of mine, we shouldn't
Worry so!
What we've missed of calm,
We couldn't have you know!
What we've met of stormy pain,
And of sorrow's driving rain,
We can better meet again,
If it blow!
For we know, not every morrow can be sad;
So, forgetting all the sorrow
We have had,
Let us fold away our fears,
And put by our childish tears,
And through all the coming years,
Just be glad.
What's The Use
Poet UnknownWhat's the use of always fretting
At the trials we shall find
Ever strewn along our pathway —
Travel on, and never mind.
The Captor Of Joy
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWorry, the captor of joy so dear,
Binds us tightly with unforgiving fear.
A thief that steals tomorrow's light,
Leaving today hidden in shadows, out of sight.
For it clings to our minds like a relentless tide,
Preventing happiness from walking by our side.
But as we embrace fretting over what may be,
We forget the sweet solace of living worry-free.
Not Work, But Worry
Poet: UnknownIt is not the work, but the worry.
That wrinkles the smooth, fair face;
That blends gray hair with the dusky
And robs the form of its grace;
That dims the luster and sparkle
Of eyes that were once so bright.
But now are heavy and troubled,
With a weary, despondent light
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He Is Rich
by Ralph Waldo EmersonHe only is rich who owns the day;
And no one owns the day who
Allows it to be invaded with
Worry and fret and anxiety.
In Worry's Grasp
Poet: Catherine PulsiferIn worry's grasp, stress takes root,
Anxiety thrives, a poisonous shoot.
The burden heavy, the mind conforms,
Neglecting health in these worrisome storms.
Each breath tainted by endless strife,
Marring wellness throughout the life.
No solace found in worry's intrusion,
Seek balance instead, free from illusion.
Worry
Poet: C. E. LundWe may as well attempt to remove
The spots from off the sun,
Or change the flow of ocean's tide,
And stop its daily run,
As worry over what is past,
Or what is not begun.
Never Happens
by Sir John LubbockWe often distress ourselves greatly in the
apprehension of misfortune which
after all never happens at all.
We should do our best, and wait calmly the result,
We often hear of people breaking down from overwork;
but in nine cases out of ten they are really
suffering from worry or anxiety.
Trapped by Worry's Wall
Poet: UnknownSo many die that have not lived at all;
It is as though they journeyed through the years
Upon a path hedged by a gloomy wall
Of other people's little frets and fears.
Beyond the wall the joyous fields stretch out
And there are little paths to lure the feet,
But duty framed by others of their doubt
Has made them feel the by-paths are not meet....
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Laugh Away Worry
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWorry comes to steal your day,
But laughter helps it slip away.
A little chuckle, a cheerful sound,
Can turn your thinking all around.
When troubles knock, don’t let them win,
Face them with a hopeful grin.
Laughter builds the strength you need,
To handle life and still succeed.
So smile wide, let worry go,
You’re stronger than you even know.
With joy and faith, you’ll rise above,
And fill your days with hope and love.
I Would Not Worry
Poet: S. B. McManusI would not worry, if I were you;
The days will come, and the days will go,
And anon the sky will be gray or blue,
And the earth be covered with flowers or snow,
The sun will shine or the rain will fall,
But God stands over and under all.....
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Somehow Or Other
Poet: UnknownLife has a burden for every man's shoulder,
None may escape from its trouble and care;
Miss it in youth and 'twill come when we're older,
And fit us as close as the garments we wear.
Sorrow comes into our lives uninvited,
Robbing our hearts of their treasures of song;
Lovers grow cold, and friendships are slighted,
Yet somehow or other we worry along.
Every-day toil is an every-day blessing,
Though poverty's cottage and crust we may share;
Weak is the back on which burdens are pressing,
But stout is the heart that is strengthened by prayer.
Somehow or other the pathway grows brighter
Just when we mourn there were none to befriend;
Hope in the heart makes the burdens seem lighter,
And somehow or other we get to the end.
Do Not Look For Trouble
Poet: Mark G. PearseDo not trouble trouble
Till trouble troubles you.
Do not look for trouble;
Let trouble look for you.
Do not borrow sorrow;
You'll surely have your share.
He who dreams of sorrow
Will find that sorrow's there......
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A Sovereign Remedy
Poet: John Kendrick BangsWhen, tossing on my couch at night,
Old Worry comes my rest to ruin,
I stare at him with all my might
And tell him that "There's nothin' doin'."
"I'm very busy now," I say.
"To put you off fills me with sorrow;
But you must come some other day
Say ten o'clock, perhaps, tomorrow?"
I find that by this style of chaffing
It isn't long before I'm laughing
And when he sees my smiling lips
Why then, of course, old Worry skips.
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Worry’s Toll
Poet: Catherine PulsiferIt’s not the work that drags us low,
But worry’s weight, and how it shows.
It ties us up, it steals our rest,
Leaving our hearts feeling stressed.
Step back, breathe deep, and free your head,
Don’t let those thoughts control your stead.
Replace the strain with hope instead,
And let your soul find peace instead.
Restless Heart
Poet: Edith Willis LinnDear restless heart, be still; don't fret and worry so;
God hath a thousand ways His love and help to show.
Just trust, and trust, and trust, until His will you know.
Dear restless heart, be still; for peace is God's own smile;
His love can every wrong and sorrow reconcile;
Just love, and love, and love, and calmly wait a while.
Dear restless heart, be brave; don't moan and sorrow so;
He hath a meaning kind in chilly winds that blow;
Just hope, and hope, and hope, until you braver grow.
Dear restless heart, be still; don't struggle to be free;
God's life is in your life, to Him you may not flee;
Just pray, and pray, and pray, till you have faith to see.
What’s the Use of Always Fretting
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWhat’s the use of always fretting,
Over things not worth the sweating?
Worry’s like a rocking chair,
It moves a lot, but gets nowhere!
If the sky should fall today,
Would stressing chase the clouds away?
No need to fret, no need to fear,
Just grab some coffee, and chill, my dear!
Let Go of W.O.R.R.Y.
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWorry steals the joy you own,
Overthinking leaves you all alone.
Reflect instead on what is right,
Release your fears and find the light.
You have today—so make it bright!
The Worry Table
Poet: Unknown40% of worries fade,
Disasters feared but never made.
The past holds 30%, locked away,
Decisions done, no change today.
12% on illness dwell,
Yet most stay healthy, strong, and well.
10% on loved ones - friends and kin,
A caring heart, where worries begin.
The final 8%, with real foundation,
Deserve our time and contemplation.
But most of worry, truth be told,
Is wasted thought we need not hold.
Release the burden, free your mind,
Trust each day, and peace you’ll find.
