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THERE IS A GENTLE THOUGHT By:Dante Alighieri



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



Artwork; Oshun the goddess of sweet and love

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  1. stenote5 March 2018 at 22:37

    I thought it was about Dante's Inferno....... It is a very interesting book. Read an interview with Dante (imaginary) in http://stenote.blogspot.com/2017/12/an-interview-with-dante.html

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