Over the triple doorway of the Cathedral of Milan (Italian: Duomo di Milano) in Lombardy, Italy are three inscriptions, spanning the splendid arches. Over one is carved a wreath of roses, and underneath is the legend, “All that pleases is but for a moment.” Over the other is sculpted a cross, and these are the words beneath: “All that troubles is but for a moment.” Finally, underneath the great central entrance in the main aisle is the inscription, “That only is important which is eternal.”
The following poem was inspired by the inscriptions.
Three Christian Truths
All that which pleases
in good time ceases,
But for a moment
is our earthly enjoyment.
And all that troubles
seems our misery doubles,
But for a moment
it’s come and went.
That only is important
when this life’s spent,
Is an eternity won
with the Father and Son!
by Teresa Marie
The following poem was inspired by the inscriptions.
Three Christian Truths
All that which pleases
in good time ceases,
But for a moment
is our earthly enjoyment.
And all that troubles
seems our misery doubles,
But for a moment
it’s come and went.
That only is important
when this life’s spent,
Is an eternity won
with the Father and Son!
by Teresa Marie
