Barter
By Sara Teasdale
Life has loveliness to sell,
All beautiful and splendid things;
Blue waves whitened on a cliff,
Soaring fire that sways and sings,
And childrens faces looking up,
Holding wonder like a cup.
Life has loveliness to sell;
Music like a curve of gold,
Scent of pine trees in the rain,
Eyes that love you, arms that hold,
And, for the Spirits still delight,
Holy thoughts that star the night.
Give all you have for loveliness;
Buy it, and never count the cost!
For one white, singing hour of peace
Count many a year of strife well lost;
And for a breath of ecstasy,
Give all you have been, or could be.
Thanks!
I really enjoyed this, Jaycee. Brought back lots of memories. Thanks. BTW ... I remember some of this from hearsay and newsreels. :)
Have a lovely Monday.
This was great, Jaycee! Thank you! I sent this to my Uncle! Know he’ll enjoy, as well!