George MacDonald - poet - shortest poem

The nineteenth century minister, poet and author George MacDonald wrote what must be the shortest poem ever. It has only two words. The title is longer than the poem itself. However in those two words he allows our minds to wonder about family, hospitality, welcome and the all the meanings of home. 

The Shortest and Sweetest of Songs by George MacDonald

Come

Home. 

Biographical note:
George MacDonald was born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, in 1824. After studying Moral Philosophy and Sciences at Aberdeen University, he trained for the Congregational church, but his liberal views prevented him from being successful as a minister. He was, however, successful as a writer, giving expression to his religious beliefs through allegorical novels and poetry, notably Phantastes (1858). Although best know now for his classic books for children, poetry started off his life of prolific production and continued to feature during the following four decades.


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