poetry texts, poem archive at plagiarist.com

Read more poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Elizabeth Barrett Browning Poems at Poetry X.

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. 

Added: 2 Sep 2002 | Last Read: 3 Sep 2026 5:55 AM | Viewed: 12471 times

A PoetryNotes™ Analysis of The Best Thing In The World by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, is Available!

A PoetryNotes™ eBook is available for this poem for delivery within 24 hours, and usually available within minutes during normal business hours.

ON SALE - only $29.95 19.95!

For more information...