(9 February 1944 - / Eatonton Georgia)

poet Alice Walker
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Expect Nothing

Expect nothing. Live frugally
On surprise.
become a stranger
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Comments about this poem (Expect Nothing by Alice Walker )

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  • Albert Price (3/20/2013 8:48:00 PM)

    Live frugally - - - let surprises energize. Beautiful.

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  • Michael Morgan (3/20/2012 8:36:00 AM)

    Wonderful stoical sentiments economically unrolled. Great poem!

    3 person liked.
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  • Dave Walker (3/11/2012 12:43:00 PM)

    A really fantastic poem, short but to the point, love it.
    May i invite you to read my poem called,
    Holy Man.

    5 person liked.
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  • Karen Deeks (3/10/2012 5:00:00 AM)

    Beautiful words so finely put...

    7 person liked.
    		4 person did not like.
  • Kainwo Moses (7/12/2009 7:49:00 AM)

    The world would be a better place if all were to live like this expecting nothing. The world would be rid of suicides. My ambitious spirit tells me I can. Yes I can!

    5 person liked.
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  • Glorr Kkk (5/8/2008 10:58:00 AM)

    this poem is soo inspirational<3.
    i have to do a huge assignment on alice walker
    and thank god i found this poem.
    it makes my day.

    4 person liked.
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  • Mattie Jay (5/5/2008 2:33:00 PM)

    inspiring and inciteful!

    6 person liked.
    		4 person did not like.
  • Blue angel Florida (9/21/2007 7:50:00 PM)

    'Expect Nothing' Experience Everything.

    9 person liked.
    		4 person did not like.
  • Mo. (8/11/2007 1:52:00 PM)

    Inspirational Poem!

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    		7 person did not like.

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