The World's Need
The poem explores the idea that humanity's greatest need is for kindness and compassion towards one another. It argues that people are often more focused on material wealth and power than on treating each other with empathy and understanding. The speaker suggests that if individuals would only show more kindness, generosity, and love towards one another, many of the world's problems would be solved.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1915 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophy, Spirituality · 40 words
First lines
So many gods, so many creeds, So many paths that wind and wind, While just the art of being kind, Is all the sad world needs.
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The World's Need is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1915 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophy, Spirituality, Social Commentary
- Length: 40 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Philosophy — The themes explore existential and ethical questions about kindness and human nature.
- Spirituality — The text references various gods and creeds, indicating a spiritual exploration.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques societal norms and emphasizes the importance of kindness in the world.
Tags
Poetry · Philosophy · Social Commentary · Humanity · Global Issues · Spirituality · Inspirational · Motivational · Uplifting · Optimistic · Idealism · Progress