Can rules or tutors educate
The semigod whom we await?
He must be musical,
Tremulous, impressional,
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And the world’s flowing tales in his own mound recast.......lines to remember.
Culture is sure inclusive of all best things in life suitable from the past to the present and also future indeed! Briefly the Poet says all about culture very well!
The brevity in defining culture is really commendable. A well deserved classic poem of the day crafted by master craftsman.
Alive to gentle influence Of landscape and of sky, And tender to the spirit-touch Of man's or maiden's eye: .../// beautiful poetic expression
Culture is dynamic and it is the way of life of a people, poetry is culture. A beautifully crafted piece
This is a beautiful poem on culture by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The demigod of his times is certainly different from the heroes of our times- Rambo and Dirty Harry. One doesn't think of our heroes in terms of sophistication, music, sensitivity, education. ,
I agree Susan.....Emerson seems to have someone like Oscar Wilde in mind.
Of landscape and sky........So thanks in giving such an opportunity of this great poem of great poet.
Culture is evolution of best way of life from the past to the present with modifications for the future! A big matter has been said in so simple and brief way by Emerson is wonderful to read!
Culture is dynamic. The practice of today soon become archaic in future. Great write
Congratulations of being the Poem of the day... A sharpness in your words can be felt... Thanks for sharing..
A beautifully envisioned meaningful and thought provoking poem penned in an amazing style. Thanks for sharing.
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