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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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!<br /><br />Ella Wheeler Wilcox<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/love-is-enough/
