Expect Nothing - Poem by Alice Walker

Ratnakar Mandlik (1/25/2016 10:32:00 PM)

Beautiful and meaningful poem and thought provoking too. Thanks for sharing.10 points. (Report) Reply

Manonton Dalan (1/25/2016 7:01:00 PM)

I like seagulls they
only take what they
need and nothing is
wasted...go watch them (Report) Reply

val Rogers (1/25/2016 7:00:00 PM)

This is GREAT. FROM BEING to end. Live FRUGALLY BY SURPRISE. Val Brooklyn Rogers. (Report) Reply

John Richter (5/1/2015 7:19:00 AM)

Wish for nothing larger than your own small heart..... Those words surround and define my entire soul Alice.... I love your poetry. (Report) Reply

Rajnish Manga (3/20/2015 1:04:00 AM)

There is no end to desires. What is needed is how to tame this headstrong horse to be at peace with the world around us. Great poem. (Report) Reply

Kumarmani Mahakul (2/15/2015 7:04:00 AM)

Tame wild disappointment
With caress unmoved and cold
Make of it a parka
For your soul.- -Really it is too necessary to lead a peaceful life. Very nicely envisioned the poem Expect nothing.Words choice is very good. Many htanks respected Alice madam. (Report) Reply

Patricia Grantham (10/15/2014 7:05:00 AM)

I love this poem that is full of much wisdom.
Also there is a sense of humbleness that
encircles this write. Leave room for surprise. (Report) Reply

Gangadharan Nair Pulingat (3/22/2014 10:11:00 AM)

We can have expectations but no more than we can achieve someday. When we are unable to achieve the expected we must not be disenchanted or disillusioned.Also compassion to fellow human being is a positive behaviour as well as good for community goodness. A good poem any way to read and self awareness. It likes much and also being it short one small is beautiful anyway so says. (Report) Reply

Bernard Snyder (3/20/2014 12:04:00 PM)

The people of the world wouldnt be so disappointed if they didn't have any expectations! (Report) Reply

Low Law (2/21/2014 9:35:00 AM)

this is really really bad (Report) Reply

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

Live frugally - - - let surprises energize. Beautiful. (Report) Reply

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

Wonderful stoical sentiments economically unrolled. Great poem! (Report) Reply

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. (Report) Reply

Karen Deeks (3/10/2012 5:00:00 AM)

Beautiful words so finely put... (Report) Reply

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! (Report) Reply

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. (Report) Reply

Mattie Jay (5/5/2008 2:33:00 PM)

inspiring and inciteful! (Report) Reply

Blue angel Florida (9/21/2007 7:50:00 PM)

'Expect Nothing' Experience Everything. (Report) Reply

Mo. (8/11/2007 1:52:00 PM)

Inspirational Poem! (Report) Reply