In Heaven
In Heaven - meaning Summary
Humility Rewarded in Heaven
The poem presents a brief parable in which blades of grass stand before God to report their lives. Most boast of visible merits, but one shy blade cannot recall any good it has done and feels ashamed. God singles out that humble, forgetful blade for praise. The poem suggests that genuine goodness can be modest or unremembered and that divine judgment values humility and unnoticed virtue.
Read Complete AnalysesIn heaven, Some little blades of grass Stood before God. "What did you do?" Then all save one of the little blades Began eagerly to relate The merits of their lives. This one stayed a small way behind, Ashamed. Presently, God said, "And what did you do?" The little blade answered, "Oh my Lord, Memory is bitter to me, For, if I did good deeds, I know not of them." Then God, in all His splendor, Arose from His throne. "Oh, best little blade of grass!" He said.
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