Comfort Poem by Robert William Service
Comfort
Say! You've struck a heap of trouble --
Bust in business, lost your wife;
No one cares a cent about you,
You don't care a cent for life;
Hard luck has of hope bereft you,
Health is failing, wish you'd die --
Why, you've still the sunshine left you
And the big, blue sky.
Sky so blue it makes you wonder
If it's heaven shining through;
Earth so smiling 'way out yonder,
Sun so bright it dazzles you;
Birds a-singing, flowers a-flinging
All their fragrance on the breeze;
Dancing shadows, green, still meadows --
Don't you mope, you've still got these.
These, and none can take them from you;
These, and none can weigh their worth.
What! you're tired and broke and beaten? --
Why, you're rich -- you've got the earth!
Yes, if you're a tramp in tatters,
While the blue sky bends above
You've got nearly all that matters --
You've got God, and God is love.
There are nine fools on this page alone who have no idea how to interpret a poem.
Or, as the great Eric Idle put it... 'always look on the bright side of life...'! Great poem, full of positivity and perspective. Regardless of individual faith or beliefs, the message in this poem is still very relevant today.
Awe inspiring words, very well placed and everything makes sense. Excellent piece from an outstanding poet.
THREE: Despite hardships, the poem suggests that the natural world and the presence of a higher power can provide a sense of richness and peace. That higher power is God and He is Love
TWO: The poem encourages those who are feeling defeated or down to seek comfort in the enduring beauty of nature and the simple, yet profound, aspects of life. .
ONE: The theme of "Comfort" by Robert William Service revolves around finding solace and hope amidst despair.
Beautiful poem indeed. Am looking forward to being insulted by Kevin Straw: -)
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Is there a more foolish poem than this! Every policeman dealing with a suicide is told to point out the blue sky and that God is love. If I were in the desperate state of this man, and Service came to me with this nonsense, I would be perfectly in my right to knock him on the head and steal his purse. People in despair need real help not daft anodyne wishy-washy sentiments. The Good Samaritan gave real practical help to the mugging victim in the parable.