There is a gentle thought that often springs <br />to life in me, because it speaks of you. <br />Its reasoning about love’s so sweet and true, <br />the heart is conquered, and accepts these things. <br />‘Who is this’ the mind enquires of the heart, <br />‘who comes here to seduce our intellect? <br />Is his power so great we must reject <br />every other intellectual art? <br />The heart replies ‘O, meditative mind <br />this is love’s messenger and newly sent <br />to bring me all Love’s words and desires. <br />His life, and all the strength that he can find, <br />from her sweet eyes are mercifully lent, <br />who feels compassion for our inner fires.’<br /><br />Dante Alighieri<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/there-is-a-gentle-thought/
