Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul,

And sings the tune without the words,

And never stops at all.

- Emily Dickenson

From time immemorial, poetry has provided its readers with a source of comfort and encouragement in times of need. In this superb anthology can be found the best of the English-speaking world''s inspirational and reassuring verse, including such classics as Rudyard Kipling''s ''If'' and W.H. Davies'' ''Leisure''. This beautifully illustrated collection of over 120 poems is sure to offer solace, hearten the soul and motivate the human spirit.