<h2><SPAN name="poem86"></SPAN>“LOVE IS ENOUGH”</h2>
<p class="poetry">Love is enough. Let us not ask for
gold.<br/>
Wealth breeds false aims, and pride, and
selfishness;<br/>
In those serene, Arcadian days of old<br/>
Men gave no thought to princely homes and dress.<br/>
The gods who dwelt on fair Olympia’s height<br/>
Lived only for dear love and love’s delight.<br/>
Love is enough.</p>
<p class="poetry">Love is enough. Why should we care for
fame?<br/>
Ambition is a most unpleasant guest:<br/>
It lures us with the glory of a name<br/>
Far from the happy haunts of peace and rest.<br/>
Let us stay here in this secluded place<br/>
Made beautiful by love’s endearing grace!<br/>
Love is enough.</p>
<p class="poetry">Love is enough. Why should we strive for
power?<br/>
It brings men only envy and distrust.<br/>
The poor world’s homage pleases but an hour,<br/>
And earthly honours vanish in the dust.<br/>
The grandest lives are ofttimes desolate;<br/>
Let me be loved, and let who will be great.<br/>
Love is enough.</p>
<p class="poetry">Love is enough. Why should we ask for
more?<br/>
What greater gift have gods vouchsafed to men?<br/>
What better boon of all their precious store<br/>
Than our fond hearts that love and love again?<br/>
Old love may die; new love is just as sweet;<br/>
And life is fair and all the world complete:<br/>
Love is enough!</p>
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