Can't is the worst word that's written or spoken; Doing more harm here than slander and lies; On it is many a strong spirit broken, And with it many a good purpose dies. It springs from the lips of the thoughtless each morning And robs us of courage we need through the day: It rings in our ears like a timely-sent warning And laughs when we falter and fall by the way.
Can't is the father of feeble endeavor, The parent of terror and half-hearted work; It weakens the efforts of artisans clever, And makes of the toiler an indolent shirk. It poisons the soul of the man with a vision, It stifles in infancy many a plan; It greets honest toiling with open derision And mocks at the hopes and the dreams of a man.
Can't is a word none should speak without blushing; To utter it should be a symbol of shame; Ambition and courage it daily is crushing; It blights a man's purpose and shortens his aim. Despise it with all of your hatred of error; Refuse it the lodgment it seeks in your brain; Arm against it as a creature of terror, And all that you dream of you some day shall gain.
Can't is the word that is foe to ambition, An enemy ambushed to shatter your will; Its prey is forever the man with a mission And bows but to courage and patience and skill. Hate it, with hatred that's deep and undying, For once it is welcomed 'twill break any man; Whatever the goal you are seeking, keep trying And answer this demon by saying: "I can."
Celebrate World Book Day 2025 with Emerald Book Club!
World Book Day 2025 is just around the corner, and Emerald Book Club is excited to bring you a full day of literary fun on March 6th! This year, we are celebrating with engaging activities across multiple platforms—WhatsApp, Facebook, Discord, and TikTok—to connect book lovers worldwide. Our theme, Celebrate Stories, Inspire Readers, is all about embracing the joy of reading and sharing it with others.
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with poetry, storytelling, quizzes, word games, and live discussions. Here’s everything you need to know about our World Book Day schedule:
📅 Event Schedule & Activities
📖 WhatsApp (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT) – "Morning Book Club"
Start your day with an engaging discussion on books and reading habits!
📌 Icebreaker: Share your current read in one sentence.
📌 Quick Fire Word Game: Create a mini story using three given words.
📌 Book Quote Challenge: Identify the book from a famous quote. 🎤 Host: Joweriah and Joshua 📍 WhatsApp Group Chat
A night of poetry, storytelling, and engaging literary discussions.
📌 Poetry Open Mic: Share original or favorite poems.
📌 Interactive Storytelling: Members build a story together.
📌 Debate Corner: Discuss hot topics like "Print vs Digital Books." 🎤 Host: Joshua 📍 Emerald Book Club Discord Server (Voice & Text Channels)
📱 TikTok (All Day) – "Read, Create, Inspire"
Get creative and share your love for books with the world!
📌 #ReadWithEmerald: Post 30-sec clips of your current reads.
📌 BookTok Challenge: Fun trends like “Describe a book in 3 words.”
📌 Live Q&A with a Book Enthusiast (If Possible) 🎤 Host: Emerald Book Club 📍 Emerald Book Club TikTok Page
📢 Get Involved & Spread the Word!
We invite all book lovers, writers, and literary enthusiasts to join us for this fantastic celebration. Let’s come together to inspire each other, share stories, and make World Book Day 2025 truly memorable!
📅 Save the date: March 6, 2025 📍 Join us on WhatsApp, Facebook, Discord, and TikTok 🔗 Follow us for updates and participation details!
By Kahlil Gibran Defeat, my Defeat, my solitude and my aloofness; You are dearer to me than a thousand triumphs, And sweeter to my heart than all world-glory.
Defeat, my Defeat, my self-knowledge and my defiance, Through you I know that I am yet young and swift of foot And not to be trapped by withering laurels. And in you I have found aloneness And the joy of being shunned and scorned.
Defeat, my Defeat, my shining sword and shield, In your eyes I have read That to be enthroned is to be enslaved, And to be understood is to be leveled down, And to be grasped is but to reach one’s fullness And like a ripe fruit to fall and be consumed.
Defeat, my Defeat, my bold companion, You shall hear my songs and my cries and my silences, And none but you shall speak to me of the beating of wings, And urging of seas, And of mountains that burn in the night, And you alone shall climb my steep and rocky soul.
Defeat, my Defeat, my deathless courage, You and I shall laugh together with the storm, And together we shall dig graves for all that die in us, And we shall stand in the sun with a will, And we shall be dangerous.
Good books are friendly things to own. If you are busy they will wait. They will not call you on the phone Or wake you if the hour is late. They stand together row by row, Upon the low shelf or the high. But if you're lonesome this you know: You have a friend or two nearby.
The fellowship of books is real. They're never noisy when you're still. They won't disturb you at your meal. They'll comfort you when you are ill. The lonesome hours they'll always share. When slighted they will not complain. And though for them you've ceased to care Your constant friends they'll still remain.
Good books your faults will never see Or tell about them round the town. If you would have their company You merely have to take them down. They'll help you pass the time away, They'll counsel give if that you need. He has true friends for night and day Who has a few good books to read.
Dive into captivating worlds, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and connect with fellow bookworms who share your passion for literature. Whether you're an avid reader, a casual browser, or someone looking to explore new genres, there's a place for you here amidst the emerald pages of our virtual library. #emeraldbookclub#bookstagram#book#bookworm#booknerd#booklover#booklovers#bookaddict
