Any information on the poem "Forbearance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, incuding date writen, etc?

Answer 1

I believe that RWE was writing this poem about his friend Henry Thoreau. The poem was written circa 1842.
HAST thou named all the birds without a gun?
Loved the wood-rose, and left it on its stalk?
At rich men's tables eaten bread and pulse?
Unarmed, faced danger with a heart of trust?
And loved so well a high behaviour,
In man or maid, that thou from speech refrained,
Nobility nore nobly to repay?
O, be my friend, and teach me to be thine!
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Answer 2

Emerson was speaking to the temperature of the socio-economic contingent of a nation and the intention of the root cause of the fluctuations in that temperature. He also suggests he is nervous to uncover the true intentions of the movement. Yes, emphatically yes; this quote speaks volumes to this administration. But its pertinance now, as in say 1860ish when Emerson spoke. The terrible events of 9/11 seem to be the springboard for the use of patriotism as a mass appeal device for some, but a nation divided against itself in civil war assuredly produced similar and more fervent debates. This illustration of Emerson's words are a refreshing illustration of history repeating itself. I believe it is the natural complexity of the events surrounding these times in history which make "cleanness of its hands..." an undeniable impossibility. And for that sake it is important to fully reckon with all thoughts and intentions of all actions in any governing administrations. I believe Emerson was more warning against "blind patriotism" than criticizing any adminstration.

Answer 3

click here:http://www.hti.umich.edu/e/emerson/
http://www.gutenberg.org/author/Ralph+Waldo+Emerson