# Service explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Georgia Douglas Johnson.

## What happens

The chapter reflects on the true value of life's labor, suggesting that at the end of the day, the only treasure that matters is the love shown to others.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Loss

The chapter emphasizes love shown to others as the ultimate treasure.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown

The narrator reflects on the worth of service and love given to others.

## Key lines

> Oh, what were the hold of our treasury then Save the love we have shown to the children of men?

The only thing of value we possess is the love we have given to others.

_Highlights the central theme of selfless service._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_9_se/chapters/service
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_9_se
- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_9_se/chapters