Dedicated with my deepest thanks to Byron,
of Babylon 5, portrayed by Robin Atkin Downes

"You are a child of the universe;
no less than the trees and the stars;
You have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding
as She should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive God to be,
and whatever your labours and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world."


From The Desiderata

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