# Humility explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ambrose Bierce.

## What happens

A brief poem contrasting the grand, noisy impact of great poets with the humble, quiet warmth of a single small gesture.

## Key lines

> Great poets fire the world with fagots big That make a crackling racket, But I’m content with but a whispering twig To warm some single jacket.

Famous poets make a huge, loud impact on the world, but I am satisfied with a small, quiet influence that helps just one person.

_The speaker contrasts grand poetic fame with humble, personal warmth._

## Links

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