ENVOYS OF THE HEART
ANDS are the envoys of contracting hearts, Carr¥ no blame, deserve no separate praise; Clenched or unclenchad are prompted in their parts To sow small seeds or make a forest blaze. Strong at the plough to make the farmstead bloom, — vi the loom to keep the body warm, holding hand can light a sunless room; sa quick to anger, raise a mortal storm. Touching to kiss or clutching as they kill, Heedless of hurt, as head and heart dictate, Hands are the agents of constricting will To build, or leave a city desolate. Happy the man who with unsullied eyes Can match desire with what such skill deserves; Happy the hand whose ruling head is wise;
Happy the heart, whose smallest wish it serves,
Anton
Vogt
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 28, Issue 714, 20 March 1953, Page 11
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130ENVOYS OF THE HEART New Zealand Listener, Volume 28, Issue 714, 20 March 1953, Page 11
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