I really like this simple but powerfully stated poem by Robert Browning Hamilton called “I Walked A Mile.” It is only two stanzas but has a lot to say:
“I walked a mile with Pleasure;
She chatted all the way
But left me none the wiser
For all she had to say.
I walked a mile with Sorrow;
And ne’er a word said she
But, oh! The things I learned from her,
When Sorrow walked with me.”
I completely agree with what he said in this poem for I have received many more blessings from Sorrow than ever I did from Pleasure! Please share your thoughts with me on this poem!
Grief takes us to the doorstep of self-introspection thus teaching us more than while in rejoice 🙂
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Amen! 😀 ❤
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Amen 😉 reality
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Thought provoking
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Sorrow and adversity have definitely taught me more than pleasure. Hardships give us the chance to develop or strengthen a variety of coping skills, including prayer. Still, we need a little pleasure now and then. I’m thankful for simple pleasures.
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Sorrows teach us much more than pleasures. That is life. A blend of Joy’s and sorrows.
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Sorrow teaches unforgettable lessons, but carries with it a lot of pain!
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Sorrows linger longer than pleasure and we learn mor from it !!
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Amen! 😀 ❤
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Yes indeed. This is 100% true! It’s the mountain-top versus the valley experience. When we are in the fires of adversity and being purified by that fire, it doesn’t feel good at all. But just like gold is made ‘beautiful’ in the fire, so are we.
I love this poem. Thank you for sharing it ❤
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Amen! ❤
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In our life we may encounter lots of pains and moments we would not like to encounter, but we have to carry them with us and live with them. Point is that we learn from those not so nice moments and that we can learn from those less pleasant experiences, so that Hard days may strengthen us.
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That is beautiful. And very true.Thank you for the kind words you left on my blog for the loss of KaTwo. XO
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I think sorrow definitely teaches more wisdom than pleasure. Excellent post!
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Thank you! ❤
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Smile is a wisdom of pleasure and sorrow . life gives depth in vision going through eye of pleasure and eye of sorrow . love all.
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I’ve experienced much sorrow in the last 15 months but I’ve also experienced much comfort and growth of my faith. It’s always in the times I am most vulnerable that my heart and spirit are more open to the comforty and love God provides and the lessons He teaches.
Anita
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Thanks for sharing such a beautiful poem by Robert Browning Hamilton. So poignant with its wonderful contrast of emotions and imagery. I have re-blogged. Have a great day.
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You’re welcome and thanks for the reblog! ❤
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My great pleasure. Loved reading.
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Adversity teaches us so much … hard to be grateful for it at the time, but it does.
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So true! ❤
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This is a masterpiece, i love these lines deeply:
I walked a mile with Pleasure,
She chatted all the way
But left me none the wiser
For all she had to say.
Keep writing and posting. I love reading them all.
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Thank you! 🙂
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I so believe this. We hardly notice pleasure at times, but sorrow cuts to the core. Beautiful.
Have a fabulous day, Deborah. Big hug. ♥
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Our hearts are in agreement Sandee! Sweet Blessings with hugs! 🙂 ❤
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I agree. Without sorrow there would be no understanding, love, or compassion.
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I like this poem too!
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We have learned much from the sorrow of our dear Ugandan friends. There is more room for love and forgiveness when we have been on sorrow’s path.
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How true! Thank you for sharing that! 🙂 ❤
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Excellent! Thank you!
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🙂 ❤ !
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Ah, yes the lessons learned in life ~ great poem filled with wisdom ~ thank you ~
Moment by moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
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Thank you! 🙂 ❤
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Deborah, newcomer here. I love this poem. Failure is a far better teacher than success. The famously successful football coach for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named, Vince Lombardi, used to practice his teams more thoroughly when they were winning, as he did not want them to be complacent. It is easier to get their attention after the lose. Keith
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Amen Keith! 🙂 ❤
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Loving this moving piece that places me at the center of the narrative! ❤
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