the silent souls

Some can talk, sagacious, tender
Strong discourse and rare
Others fill the room with splendor
Just by being there.

Some can drive the world to duty
By a brandished knife
Others by the silent beauty
Of a loving life

Some are praised to highest heaven
Through a brilliant hour
Others as a quiet leaven
Wield eternal power.

Fine are speech and valiant action
Where the triumph rolls
But—the endless satisfaction
Of the silent souls

~ Amos Russel Wells

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