'The World More Bearable'

Knowing how she can benefit us, beauty
sometimes acts like a hooker.
Because she knows if we spend an hour with
her we will be better off.
And beauty is right, she is clever. When has
looking at the graciousness in nature or in art,
or hearing some moving music
not softened your face, made your touch
more wanted, your voice more rich and alive,
and the world more bearable. And the sweet
taste of hope yours and able to impart.
From: A Year with Hafiz: Daily Contemplations by Daniel Ladinsky