Light Of Man
November 18, 2007
“There is no beautifier of complexion,
or form, or behavior,
like the wish to scatter joy
and not pain around us.
'Tis good to give a stranger a meal.
'Tis better to be hospitable
to his good meaning
and thought
and give courage
to a companion.
We must be as courteous
to a man as we are
to a picture,
which we are willing to
give the advantage
of a good light.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
or form, or behavior,
like the wish to scatter joy
and not pain around us.
'Tis good to give a stranger a meal.
'Tis better to be hospitable
to his good meaning
and thought
and give courage
to a companion.
We must be as courteous
to a man as we are
to a picture,
which we are willing to
give the advantage
of a good light.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
12 comments:
Not much that can be added to that, really.
I like the last line. Poignant.
Thank you to always drawing our attention to such wonderful poems :)
that was a very alexys-esque poem... very nice :)
Crushed,
I like the perspective of that line too.
GS,
Thank you for being drawn to wonderful poetry. It reflects your heart. :D
cbi is right. that last line makes me pause then go 'oooooo...i seee'
Raffi Baby,
Where have you been? I thought she (Hilton) whacked you or something? I am so happy so find that it is not the case.
Thanks for you "Alexyspression."
Stay above ground. I'll be thinking of you.
Eve,
It's a double entendre. Isn't it great.
Light, like love turns everything it touches into its image.
The only response I can make to a post like this, are these tears.
Thank you, Maithri
Yes it is best to shine the light of kindness on others instead of creating an illusion that blinds.
Lovely poem Alexys*
Maithri,
You are a tender-hearted spirit. Sending you (((hugs))) and a mountain of love.
Take care my twin Soul.
Uber,
"Yes it is best to shine the light of kindness on others instead of creating an illusion that blinds."
Great expression and downright genius! It's also a lot easier to be kind than cruel.
Take care.
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