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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
RECOMPENSE, by LESLIE GANNON
First Line: What did I give you, I who gave so much
Last Line: Your handiwork -- a comprehending soul.
Subject(s): Generosity
First Line: What did I give you, I who gave so much
Last Line: Your handiwork -- a comprehending soul.
Subject(s): Generosity
What did I give you, I who gave so much,
That you have not returned a thousand-fold?
I shall remember when I am grown old
Your happy ways, the comfort of your touch.
What was unworthy in me you despised
Yet taught me patiently your nobler creed,
Letting me see by word and kindly deed
How perfect friendship could be realized.
Myself I gave you -- selfish, cramped, and blind
Only -- I loved you -- and your silver strength,
Your joyous heart and understanding mind
Taught me your wise humanity at length.
You gave me back myself, renewed and whole;
Your handiwork -- a comprehending soul.
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