There is a Shame of Nobleness by Emily Dickinson

Есть стыд,- при благородстве -
богатств внезапных гнёт;
Есть тоньше стыд,- где радость
сама себя клюёт;

Бесчестья верх,- где счёл храбрец -
причислен к храбрецам;
А высь,- в твой слух "Блажен еси" -
но то - посмертный срам...



[David Preest:
This poem is a crescendo of self-abnegation. A noble nature
feels shame when suddenly loaded with riches. A ‘finer shame’
is felt when ecstasy enters our life. A brave man feels the
best shame when people acknowledge his bravery. But there is
yet another shame beyond the Grave. For when on judgement day
Jesus includes us among the sheep and says to us,
‘Come, ye Blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared
for you from the foundation of the world (Matthew 25:34),’
we shall feel ashamed because of knowing that we do not deserve it.]

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There is a Shame of Nobleness -- by Emily Dickinson

There is a Shame of Nobleness --            
Confronting Sudden Pelf --               
A finer Shame of Ecstasy --               
Convicted of Itself --               

A best Disgrace -- a Brave Man feels --      
Acknowledged -- of the Brave --             
One More -- "Ye Blessed" -- to be told --    
But that's -- Behind the Grave --