The Best Thing in the World

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Best Thing in the World

What’s the best thing in the world?
June-rose, by May-dew impearled;
Sweet south-wind, that means no rain;
Truth, not cruel to a friend;
Pleasure, not in haste to end,
Beauty, not self-decked and curled
Till its pride is over-plain;
Light, that never makes you wink;
Memory, that gives no pain;
Love, when, so, you’re loved again.
What’s the best thing in the world?
Something out of it, I think.

by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Valentines and chocolates.
Flowers and foot rubs.
A day devoted to love.
Such a good idea.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you all!