I love this poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I have recited it almost daily for most of my adult life. It speaks to me of the real meaning of life. I recently learned that Longfellow wrote it shortly after the tragic, early death of his first wife, and while thinking about how to make the best of life.
I recommend this as a wonderful poem to memorize and repeat frequently. It has been a significant inspiration to my life.
Francis X. Bernard
Ocean Grove, NJ
April 9, 2022