A Symbol

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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THE mason's trade Observe them well,

Resembles life, And watch them revealing

With all its strife,-- How solemn feeling
Is like the stir made And wonderment swell

By man on earth's face. The hearts of the brave.

Though weal and woe The voice of the blest,

The future may hide, And of spirits on high

Unterrified Seems loudly to cry:
We onward go "To do what is best,

In ne'er changing race. Unceasing endeavour!

A veil of dread "In silence eterne

Hangs heavier still. Here chaplets are twin'd,

Deep slumbers fill That each noble mind
The stars over-head, Its guerdon may earn.--

And the foot-trodden grave. Then hope ye for ever!"

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  • latanyascarberry

    Wow, Goethe never disappoints! His poems always leave me wearing my thinking cap. He sure knew how to weave life lessons into his art. Love how he beautifully links life and what we do on Earth. Can't help but feel moved and reflective after this. 👏🤔📚