The Man Who Can - Edgar A. Guest (Powerful Life Poetry)

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  • Edgar Albert Guest was a British-American newspaperman and poet who was widely read throughout North America during the 20th century. His sentimental, optimistic verses earned him the title of the People’s Poet.
    Of the approx. 12,000 poems Guest wrote in his lifetime, 'The Man Who Can' stands as one of his greatest. We hope you enjoy our rendition of it!
    We worked with the following artists to produce this reading:
    Voice-over by Shane Morris
    Score by Judah Earl
    Edited by RedFrost Motivation
    Subscribe for more poetry readings: bit.ly/3PiZkUq

Komentáře • 288

  • @johnbyrne2127
    @johnbyrne2127 Před 2 lety +387

    "Don't be pushed by your
    problems.
    Be led by your dreams."
    - R. W. Emerson.

  • @cafepoem189
    @cafepoem189 Před 2 lety +245

    There is no bigger obstacle than the lack of your own belief in yourself. As Henry Ford famously said, "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are right."

    • @arianebennion
      @arianebennion Před 2 lety +1

      I thought that was Dr.Suse. 🤪

    • @PlemenitaZver
      @PlemenitaZver Před rokem +2

      @@arianebennion it was Confucius

    • @bug5794
      @bug5794 Před rokem

      🥺❤️

    • @mirceacapota5290
      @mirceacapota5290 Před 11 měsíci

      It was Ceausescu 😀

    • @KonnyKhaos
      @KonnyKhaos Před 5 měsíci

      It was 100% Henry Ford guys..
      You people are dumbing down future generations.

  • @Full_monty
    @Full_monty Před 2 lety +43

    I didn't know I liked poetry till I found this channel

  • @joshkri2378
    @joshkri2378 Před 2 lety +103

    You never know what you can do and how great you are, until you begin it with bold step of I can!

  • @benerandamyrthong2908
    @benerandamyrthong2908 Před rokem +16

    These are the kinds of poems that should still be a part of every school syllabus❤

  • @sambenner9986
    @sambenner9986 Před 2 lety +45

    I was a timid and nervous kid growing up, now I’ve just started a career as an Army infantry officer with big dreams.
    This couldn’t have come at a better time, thank you for supporting the journey Redfrost!!

    • @michelleyb.9709
      @michelleyb.9709 Před 2 lety +7

      All the best to you, young man. Have a great adventure

    • @RedFrostMotivation
      @RedFrostMotivation  Před 2 lety +5

      All the best Sam 👊

    • @sonny8638
      @sonny8638 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for serving Sam! My prayers go with you. May St Micheal keep you safe always. 🙏🇺🇸💙

    • @cafepoem189
      @cafepoem189 Před 2 lety +1

    • @SoyAle-bv3fr
      @SoyAle-bv3fr Před 2 lety

      Good luck Sam! And go ahead for it 🙌🏼

  • @invincibleluis
    @invincibleluis Před 2 lety +4

    We conquer the world by conquering ourselves.

  • @wisdom-for-all
    @wisdom-for-all Před 2 lety +62

    Two percent of people think! Three percent of people Think they Think, and Ninety-Five percent of people would rather die than Think! Some people drink from the fountain of Knowledge, others just gargle. Amazing voice 🖖

    • @am1of1
      @am1of1 Před 2 lety +3

      - quoth the late, great Dr. Ken McFarland 🙌🛐

    • @SizemicKick177
      @SizemicKick177 Před 2 lety

      Funny caps u put in there. Think is lowercase in your first sentence and capitalized thrice in the second. 🤣😇

    • @Itsallsotiresome
      @Itsallsotiresome Před rokem

      @@SizemicKick177 He or she who insults or is critical of a man or woman who makes a point of general criticism without a specific target, only exposes their own shame in why that message he or she did not hark it.
      For the general point is like arrows notched to a bow and sent out in flight, and he or she who stands in the way of them it's because they deny what's in their sight.
      Oh ye who speaks rashly at the sight of general mentions, how much more are ye a target by choice then if you can't stand correction?

  • @naderap1
    @naderap1 Před rokem +20

    "Ambition and courage
    It daily is crushing.
    It blights a man's purpose
    And shortens his aim."
    no words.

  • @johnbyrne2127
    @johnbyrne2127 Před 2 lety +123

    "Action may not bring
    Happiness;
    But there is no
    Happiness
    Without action."
    - Benjamin Disraeli

  • @aramer25
    @aramer25 Před 2 lety +6

    I just want to cry after hearing this poem, is full of truth

  • @kristandagley7089
    @kristandagley7089 Před 2 lety +96

    So powerful and true. We say "can't" too much. Thank you for yet another beautiful post 🖤 Need to put it to good use, as I do with this channel to do my best.

  • @nilighosh158
    @nilighosh158 Před 2 lety +16

    Inspirational. This poem helps to restore mental grit and courage. Thank you.

  • @WisdominQuotes
    @WisdominQuotes Před 2 lety +48

    "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’d tried."
    ~~Edgar A. Guest, It Couldn’t Be Done

    • @Lili-Benovent
      @Lili-Benovent Před rokem

      If at first you dont succeed
      Give up, it can't be done
      Don't waste your life chasing dreams
      Go out and have some fun.

  • @LanguiYang
    @LanguiYang Před 2 lety +52

    Shane Morris' voice is clothed with sound of wisdom.

  • @Lili-Benovent
    @Lili-Benovent Před měsícem

    Very good poetry, it has rhythm, rhyme and a moral lesson, it doesn't get much better than this.

  • @lessonsin30s
    @lessonsin30s Před 2 lety +33

    If you can dream it, you can do it.
    - Walt Disney

  • @GracielaMuna
    @GracielaMuna Před 2 lety +6

    I put my phone right next to my left ear, closed my eyes and listened deeply. I opened my eyes and tears slid because this hit the depth of my soul. Thank you for reminding me of my enemy.

  • @shaunrobins7946
    @shaunrobins7946 Před 2 lety +15

    To the person who sent me this, thankyou. I don't know if I know you but I feel that I do. Out of nowhere at a time when I am struggling I reviewed it and it has made all the difference to me. Your timing was perfect. You really made a difference. Thankyou again.

  • @doctorw5602
    @doctorw5602 Před 2 lety +8

    Edgar Albert guest was known as The People's poet in his lifetime he's got a lot of great ones this is one of them I have given this poem out to about five people I know and they all really like it it had a profound impact on me next to thinking by Walter dewentel he also has another one that I like by Edgar Albert guest known as things work out equipment you and it couldn't be done

  • @jackphease5811
    @jackphease5811 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Watched this on repeat still gives me goosebumps

  • @benfolds17
    @benfolds17 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow...powerful words! Dont tell yourself you cant! Always work toward what you love and want.
    Anything in life worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation is for cowards👊

  • @neil5611
    @neil5611 Před 2 lety +1

    This is much more than just a powerful quote. It's a way of life.

  • @wisesaying1969
    @wisesaying1969 Před 2 lety +6

    _mind-blowing_ sound with Intriguing verses. Seems to be watching an epic medieval movie😍

  • @adityasurve8106
    @adityasurve8106 Před 2 lety +1

    Can't, what powerful life poetry by Edgar A. Guest.
    Very very powerful and inspiring phrases concerning the word 'Can't '.
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Very powerfully recited.👍👍👍

  • @timothyvonvictory7105
    @timothyvonvictory7105 Před 2 lety +1

    A better message for such times does not exist

  • @thecneeley
    @thecneeley Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for all the work you put into these.

  • @quotes_official
    @quotes_official Před 2 lety +13

    Beautiful words, thank you for making this 🙏❤️

  • @nakedmindquotes524
    @nakedmindquotes524 Před 2 lety +4

    When i am sad, happy or lonely i put everything in writing. I am so inspired after watching this video. Thank you for inspiring your viewers.

  • @Readinglovepoems
    @Readinglovepoems Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for such strong and life-affirming poetry! I am also a poet and love to read philosophical poems! I always try to adhere to this rule and not say: I can’t! This denial is heard from me only by scammers and enemies. Nobody else. When a person refuses to help another, not necessarily in material terms, then he thereby undermines his authority and can be branded in the eyes of fools as mediocre and lazy, just like them. In my opinion, it’s better to be at ease and do what you think is necessary, and don’t give a damn about slander and gossip, because as they say: whoever speaks badly behind your back will remain there forever, behind you and below.

  • @simranjitsingharora3657
    @simranjitsingharora3657 Před 2 lety +5

    Very strong life message conveyed in simple poetic words.

  • @garimasingh6456
    @garimasingh6456 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful lines of wisdom💕

  • @manishbarik2267
    @manishbarik2267 Před rokem +4

    The last two lines gave me goosebumps

  • @sevenie_7
    @sevenie_7 Před rokem

    My principal sir, an amazing person, sent me this video. I'll watch it whenever I feel like giving up.

  • @gnupf
    @gnupf Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you. Needed to hear it.

  • @ScribaeEducantum
    @ScribaeEducantum Před 2 lety +5

    👋👏👏“The unexamined life is not worth living” - Socrates

  • @Lee-ws4fr
    @Lee-ws4fr Před 2 měsíci +1

    For what I can't do is jump over highways, and much more, the four agreements to be impeccable with your word rings true here, for both can't and " can" can be true, but be very careful what you label what.

  • @steellion1803
    @steellion1803 Před 2 lety +1

    One of the best poems I have ever read.

  • @silverbackheathen
    @silverbackheathen Před 7 měsíci +1

    In my youth, my martial arts instructor drilled in is 'can't, don't say four letter words'.

  • @lornafraserwaterworth559
    @lornafraserwaterworth559 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you……….beautiful words 🌹🧸♥️

  • @nishantkumar4059
    @nishantkumar4059 Před 2 lety +1

    Impassioned ,thanks for another beautiful piece

  • @taylorwalker7282
    @taylorwalker7282 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for keeping this alive.

  • @erikkr.r.m7380
    @erikkr.r.m7380 Před 2 lety

    The absolute best poem this channel has adapted. I hope it stays here for a long time

  • @imran.alshabazz
    @imran.alshabazz Před 2 lety

    Absolutely a movable poem!

  • @vatsalthakker1159
    @vatsalthakker1159 Před 2 lety +1

    LIFE-CHANGING!

  • @jorgegustavoortiz7717
    @jorgegustavoortiz7717 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely Beautiful...

  • @hrishikeshchanekar9846

    Maaan, what a poem!! What a poet!!!. What a message!!..

  • @Bb2b75
    @Bb2b75 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Mr deep voice. Great advice

  • @arianebennion
    @arianebennion Před 2 lety

    This is the type of poem children should be memorizing, like with nursery rhythms.

  • @flashbackcubsfan2055
    @flashbackcubsfan2055 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice....very nice. So so true. Thank you

  • @casski11
    @casski11 Před 2 lety

    So grateful to have found this,after many years, and honestly needed this so much today, Merci la vie

  • @namanydv_garud
    @namanydv_garud Před 2 lety +3

    A man with a dream🔥

  • @Soilder4Christ
    @Soilder4Christ Před 2 lety +1

    My favorite poem of all time

  • @thegoodpath5008
    @thegoodpath5008 Před 5 měsíci

    Powerful, indeed! 💪🏻

  • @leedufour
    @leedufour Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for doing these!

  • @anashwar803
    @anashwar803 Před 2 lety

    Great symbolic expression for youth and initiators

  • @thomaspetrucka9173
    @thomaspetrucka9173 Před rokem +1

    THIS is poetry!

  • @samgiacca8408
    @samgiacca8408 Před rokem +1

    God Bless Everyone

  • @newagearthur9929
    @newagearthur9929 Před 2 lety +3

    Lovely ❤❤❤

  • @thestonesstone2581
    @thestonesstone2581 Před 2 lety +1

    Powerful 🙏

  • @Alex-se7wy
    @Alex-se7wy Před 2 lety +3

    This is amazing

  • @poetisaquefala
    @poetisaquefala Před 2 lety +1

    Great voice ❤

  • @kitrichardson2165
    @kitrichardson2165 Před 2 lety +3

    This is one of the themes of the best self-improvement book ever written called “seven habits of effective people”. And it drives home the point like nothing in the book.

  • @restualamhikmah3427
    @restualamhikmah3427 Před rokem

    Very nice and motivated by his words

  • @isaacmilanda3245
    @isaacmilanda3245 Před 2 lety

    Woooo, this poem is clean!

  • @ruum7948
    @ruum7948 Před 2 lety +1

    The best one this one👌

  • @theitspossibleguy
    @theitspossibleguy Před 10 měsíci

    I love all your videos, thank you!

  • @aboutbooks1843
    @aboutbooks1843 Před 2 lety

    Amazing!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jamesphelps1531
    @jamesphelps1531 Před rokem

    Powerful!!

  • @carolynsodyssey
    @carolynsodyssey Před 2 lety +1

    Great poem...

  • @zach.bashir
    @zach.bashir Před 2 lety +1

    awesome, we love your videos!

  • @vaibhavbhalerao2963
    @vaibhavbhalerao2963 Před 2 lety

    Amazing, I CAN!

  • @jeanettekorzenko4958
    @jeanettekorzenko4958 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome 😎👍

  • @aldeen9190
    @aldeen9190 Před 2 lety +1

    TY for this

  • @cheetawilliam
    @cheetawilliam Před 12 dny

    Thank you

  • @RedziRekuEdze
    @RedziRekuEdze Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @JohnUSMC0311
    @JohnUSMC0311 Před rokem

    The only one stopping you...is you. Never quit!

  • @victoryigbinedion4807
    @victoryigbinedion4807 Před 2 lety

    Big thanks

  • @goatgirl61
    @goatgirl61 Před rokem

    Love love love it 🥰❤️🥰

  • @akashpatel8039
    @akashpatel8039 Před rokem

    I love your voice and motivation quotes 💓💓

  • @aniedaniel3799
    @aniedaniel3799 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!

  • @virajshinde4423
    @virajshinde4423 Před rokem

    I loved it.

  • @aboutmyworld
    @aboutmyworld Před 2 lety +2

    So powerful 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗⏳💆‍♀️💥

  • @brainysstoriesandpoems8175

    I love it 💓

  • @clydeatkinson5808
    @clydeatkinson5808 Před 2 lety +2

    Don't let such a small word stand between you and your dreams, your vision, your purpose

  • @WORNTUXEDO
    @WORNTUXEDO Před 10 měsíci

    A masterpiece

  • @TOMTOM-nh3nl
    @TOMTOM-nh3nl Před 2 lety

    Thank You

  • @t-money760
    @t-money760 Před 2 lety

    Thanks, I needed this..

  • @pumpkingamebox
    @pumpkingamebox Před 2 lety +3

    I often said “can’t” in my childhood. And my parents would always reprimand me by saying “It’s not that you can’t, it’s that you won’t”. It grew on me, now I just say “I won’t” and I end up being the asshole in the room.

  • @bushspeare7592
    @bushspeare7592 Před 2 lety

    Wow amazing!

  • @albertsiltal2600
    @albertsiltal2600 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks 💜

  • @crackerjack4790
    @crackerjack4790 Před 2 lety +6

    "Ill see what I can do." Stingy Man Motto

  • @mayanksangam9205
    @mayanksangam9205 Před 2 lety

    This is phenomenal 💯💯

  • @shaunvilleswartz7658
    @shaunvilleswartz7658 Před 2 lety +8

    So loyal to this channel... just need more of these poetry! And english is my second language 🤗

  • @cromecarl
    @cromecarl Před 2 lety +1

    I have one of his poetry books. Just Folks Copy right date 1917 . When I saw the title of the video It made me joyful.

  • @justinliberman3970
    @justinliberman3970 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful work as always, RedFrost. Shane Morris always brings a smile to my face when I listen to these.

  • @zindagi_sona
    @zindagi_sona Před 2 lety +7

    Beautiful poetry
    Powerful words of strength 😇🙏

  • @paulburgos3152
    @paulburgos3152 Před 2 lety

    i like this poem...

  • @BigmoRivera
    @BigmoRivera Před rokem

    I C A N ! ! ! VERY WELL SAID💯😉👍🏽

  • @chasevonnable
    @chasevonnable Před 2 lety +8

    Beautiful words! Thank You 🙏🏽