Sara Teasdale

Beauty, more than bitterness, makes the heart break.

Beauty, more than bitterness, makes the heart break.

I shall make the most of all that comes: And the least of all that goes

I shall make the most of all that comes: And the least of all that goes

Life has loveliness to sell, all beautiful and splendid things, blue waves whitened on a cliff, soaring fire that sways read more

Life has loveliness to sell, all beautiful and splendid things, blue waves whitened on a cliff, soaring fire that sways and sings, and children's faces looking up, holding wonder like a cup.

It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise

It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise

I have no riches but my thoughts Yet these are wealth enough for me.

I have no riches but my thoughts Yet these are wealth enough for me.