The Summum Bonum
The hut was built ,
Upon a lonely desert ,
A heart was given to lit the heart .
The eyes were given to set
In window blinds ,
And watch and wait ,
The lover's advent in sands-storm gate .
The mind was given to cultivate ,
And wash and clear ,
The saggy , boggy temptation's fear .
The hands were given to pray and serve ,
And offer the self with alms of love ,
Around and every where ,
With a faith that the Father is there .
The ear is given to hear the voice ,
That God speaks from every race ,
Amidst the crowds and uncared noise .
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Submitted on October 15, 2013
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Scheme | XXX XXAA ABB XXCC XXX |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
| Characters | 520 |
| Words | 98 |
| Stanzas | 5 |
| Stanza Lengths | 3, 4, 3, 4, 3 |
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