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What do we praise?—Sunsets, and open fires, America, and mother love, I guess; The merry laughter of a little child, And poems that touch the heart with tenderness.
What do we really praise?—Oh, Life and Time, (With capitals), books that Fadiman commends, The chromium bars, the streamlined cars and trains, The music played for music's newest friends.
What do we praise beyond all this?—High art, God's majesty and sacraments and grace, The universal music of the spheres, The mysteries of interstellar space.
Come down to earth. What is it you and I, My love, deep in our heart of hearts, adore, Cherish, and tend? — Each other. Not so fast. Maybe, a little; but ourselves much more.
Last question. (On your honor.) What do all Praise, absolutely, in this day and age? Re-read the question; answer thoughtfully; Write nothing on this portion of the page.