What can bombs know of the illuminated fields so golden with heaven in your heart’s sacred lands?

Aberjhani
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In the poem, "What Can Bombs Know," by Edna St. Vincent Millay, a hopeful and optimistic message is conveyed in the lines that follow: "What can bombs know of the illuminated fields so golden with heaven in your heart's sacred lands? "What can bombs know of the terrible beauty of a mother’s love who gave her life to save you? What can bombs know of the rapture of divine love that blazed through your poor, unhappy days? "What can bombs know of the joy that conquered fear? What can bombs know of the glory that reigned when you said ‘I do’? What can bombs know of your triumphs, your triumphs, your triumphs?" The answer is simple: not much. The "bombs" mentioned in this poem refer to people who seek to destroy. They may be misguided or cruel, but they are still human beings who seek to take away happiness. The author's hope is that they will nonetheless feel nothing but despair for themselves. The true meaning of love should never be confused with what others would consider "good." The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Source: Journey Through The Power Of The Rainbow: Quotations From A Life Made Out Of Poetry

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