Wealth, par Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes

Wealth

From Christ to Ghandi

Appears this truth—

St. Francis of Assisi

Proves it, too:

Goodness becomes grandeur

Surpassing might of kings.

Halos of kindness

Brighter shine

Than crowns of gold,

And brighter

Than rich diamonds

Sparkles

The simple dew

Of love.

#Americans #Blacks

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