Be Inspired… Believe “It Can Be Done!”
An Inspirational Poem
Today, I want to share one of my favorite poems, which our Girls Summer Camp Direct, Miss Minnie A. Cohen (of blessed memory), often read to the campers during our Mac-Do Lodge awards campfires, on Sunday evenings.
Who Is Inspired
This poem has inspired me, my family members, friends, and clients for many years. I know the woman, who are former campers and who enjoy our Mac-Do Lodge Alums connections and sweet memories, will appreciate this poem.
Knowing It Can Be Done
“It Can Be Done” also is the title of my antique poetry book It Can Be Done: Poems of Inspiration, which is anthology of poems that was published in 1921. In the prelude to the poem the book’s editor wrote: … “so can you achieve any purpose whatsoever it you heed no the doubters, meet each problem as it arises, and keep ever with you the assurance It Can Be Done.”
During Difficult Times
During difficult times in my life, and now when I am feeling disappointed and disturbed about the election and what will happen in our country, I turn to this poem to inspire me!
IT COULDN’T BE DONE by Edgar A. Guest
Somebody said that it couldn’t be done,
But he with a chuckle replied
that “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one
Who wouldn’t say so till he tried.
So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done and he did it.
Somebody scoffed: “Oh, you’ll never do that;
At least no one ever has done it”;
But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,
And the first thing we knew he’d begun it.
With a lift of a his chin and a bit of a grin,
Without any doubting or quiddit,
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done, and he did it.
There are thousand to tell you it cannot be done,
There are thousands to prophesy failure;
There are thousands to point out to you one by one,
The dangers that wait to assail you.
But just buckle in with a bit of a grin,
Just take off your coat and go to it;
Just start to sing as you tackle the thing
That “cannot be done,” and you’ll do it!
Closing Thouhgt
Situations always initiate change, some resistance, and even fear about something new; from the horse and buggy to the automobile, from gas lights to electric lights, and from landlines to mobile phones. Think about how you can be inspired and encouraged to deal with difficult circumstances and Remember IT CAN BE DONE!!
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So agree and remember
Thank you, Terri. I am glad you agree. It is important to remember!
Glad you are in agreement and hope you will also remember this inspirational poem. Hugs, from Jordan and Me with sweet memories of you and your beloved Carl!
Thank you , Sheila for posting this. It’s always such a good reminder and inspiration; this week it is especially so. You were my Chippie Chief in 1960, my first year at Mac-Do as a junior. Such wonderful and special memories!
Dear Suzi, You are most welcome for my post. Yes, Miss Cohen’s poetry are alwyas a good reminder and inspiration in good times and difficult times, as we are experiencing this week. Thank you for telling me that I was your Chippie Chief in 1960. I am so glad you have wonderful and special memories. I think most Mac-Do Girls have a multitude of remarkable and cherished memories of camp. I also apprciated you signing up for my blog. You made my heart smile.
I fondly remember the poem. Thanks for your post. It’s a good reminder for living your life.
Dear Helene, you are more than welcome. We all have fond memories of the poetry Miss Cohen taught us. Yes, the poems are a good reminder of how to lead our lives.
One of my favorites. I still have the copy printed at camp. I also have kept “ Myself” to remind me of camp summers. I was a counselor for 2 summers and looked forward to Sunday bonfires.
Dear “Miss” Pat, thank you for your lovely commnent. I am glad you have the poems to remind you of your Mac-Do Lodge experiences and memories. What years were you at camp and what activity did you teach?
Love this poem, our beautiful memories and you for posting it at this scary time in our lives
Dearest Nettie, you are most welcome for the post. The poem has offered so many “Mac-Do Girls” comfort and love throughout our lives! Miss Cohen was a blessing in our lives!