Author Ralph Waldo Emerson Six thankful weeks,--and let it beA meter of prosperity,--In my coat I bore this book,And seldom therein could I look,For I had too much to think,Heaven and earth to eat and drink.Is he hapless who can spareIn his plenty things so rare? Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments