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Can We Know

Your loving eyes thirst My love makes them shine; Bring your eyes closer Till they look into mine. It's not long we've been lovers Before you it was strange I wanted to know your feelings And how they would change. For when we are looking With eyes all aglow; Then we are knowing How much we don't know. The knowledge eludes us We are afraid to be free; Can I ever know you Or can you know me?

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Robert Johnson

Date: 11/26/2012 2:43:00 PM

Hello dear friend. I'm sure grateful for you and Dan Kearley, your the only two who came to visit. :) I can know you and you can know me. But truly it's only to a certain degree. :) A lovers embrace can speak to our hearts. And break them in two if love ever parts.

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 6/11/2012 7:24:00 PM

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Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 5/30/2012 9:59:00 PM

'...then we are knowing how much we don't know,' '...can I ever know you, can you ever know me?' With all relationships there is an element of doubt, of credibility. How can we know? A powerful piece which asks all the questions that really cannot be answered.

Melanie Hillmer

Date: 3/22/2012 10:11:00 PM

I really enjoyed reading this, it is very well written. Great job!

Lebedyenko Berborodov

Date: 2/6/2012 7:03:00 AM

I despise the poem.

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 1/11/2012 2:01:00 PM

An enchanting Love Poem, elizabeth. Even in a life time association people don't know each other. Man's nature (women included) has such enormous complexities. I like the poem. What a wonderful comment you have Painth. Yes, if we were pain free we would think we have died. It confirms my view that life is an endless pain. Thanks for your appreciation. Best wishes. -Mohammad

Jon Arno

Date: 12/17/2011 10:16:00 AM

Can anyone ever really know us? Do we even really know ourselves? I think on the surface we think we know... but as we face each day, and the things we are confronted with, well....I dont know.. :) Another great write Elizabeth

Tobey Hill

Date: 12/16/2011 2:00:00 PM

What a list of comments...well deserved. Another winnning write. Keep it up...TAH

Lizzie Treetop

Date: 12/11/2011 1:47:00 PM

Food for thought Elizabeth, who really knows any human heart! Luv LT

Robert Johnson

Date: 12/8/2011 12:46:00 PM

Beyond an illusion walking lonely avenues. We find ourselves in solitude looking for the clues. And when each day begins to open up our eyes. The one who has the truest heart, is the one who always cries.

Dinda Minardi

Date: 12/8/2011 8:44:00 AM

This is thoughtful poem, Elizabeth. Sometimes, even our closest sister doesn't know who we really are... and lover? pfff... doubt it they would try as hard as we would.. Sorry, I'm a bit cynical these lately... but yeah I totally agree with your poem. And your last two lines, perfect other verses! hugs, dinda.

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/8/2011 12:54:00 AM

Yes the paradox Lizzie...) so much of life is "unknown" i think genrally people would be better of as a whole.. if this was aknowledged;as "a truth" then we would not see so many mistakes generated by people trying to "be in control"

John Loving Iii

Date: 12/7/2011 6:30:00 PM

is this real?

James Fraser

Date: 12/7/2011 1:27:00 PM

Do we really know all about each other. A poem to ponder Elizabeth, and a fine poem at that :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/7/2011 10:30:00 AM

so full of feeling this is, enjoyed. harry

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/7/2011 12:42:00 AM

Liz, very persuading,,, i love the passion one can give or receive...~ENJOYED.. thank you for sharing your wonderful poem;-) Have yourself a very lovely day, always,..p.d.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 12/6/2011 11:55:00 PM

I must say this is a good question. Good write here. JH

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 12/6/2011 6:32:00 PM

tough questions especially in the beginning of getting to know and not necessarily talking about time. Interesting how people see differently through differing emotions. The hardest most difficult person that I've ever gotten to or in the process of knowing is me/ after that it's all easy. Socrates said "know thyself". wise words. thanks for sharing your poem Lizzie

Bl Devnath

Date: 12/6/2011 11:25:00 AM

The secret of feelings, nicely penned, my friend. Genius write. Enjoyed a deep swelling imprint of your art, my friend. Thanks, bl

M. Hussain Effendi

Date: 12/6/2011 10:20:00 AM

Very well done, Elize. It is better to not know all about your soul mate, yet another reason to keep you interested in him/her. Works both ways, I think. Love, and trust should be enough for a healthy relationship.

Daver Austin

Date: 12/6/2011 9:36:00 AM

Good question. "All is vanity." Someone said it. "In my Father's House are many mansions." Of course, Jesus said it. I figure the human mind is full of these mansions also. Married 60 years, I wonder. Superior work. Love, daver

Judy Ball

Date: 12/6/2011 8:20:00 AM

Oh I do so agree my friend. They say that familiarity breeds comtempt though so I guess that's the reason for the other old saying that says, "Always keep them guessing". A lovely write here my friend. Great job. Love the last two lines, "Can I ever know you, Or you know me?" Great stuff. God Bless, JB

Jack Horne

Date: 12/6/2011 7:33:00 AM

Thought provoking piece indeed, Elizabeth

Sarah Seraphin

Date: 12/6/2011 5:35:00 AM

* "YESSSS * I BELIEVE WE CAN * MY DEAR SWEET BEAUTIFUL * PRECIOUS & PRICELESS * GIFTED & BEAUTIFUL ELIZABETH * I LOVE INTIMATE FEELING IN DEPTHFUL WORDS AS A PLEASANT FLOWING STREAM *.* CRYSTAL WATERS SOOO SWEEET * ALSO, I LOVE THE TENDER SOFTNESS * THERE ARE ENDLESS TREASURES I ALWAYS AMID THE BEAUTIFUL POETRY OF YOU * YESSSS AGAIN * MY LUV, FOREVER & ALWAYS * SARAH. * PS. 'THANK YOUR PRICELESS PRECIOUS BEAUTY * FOR YOUR WONDERFUL COM & VISIT * HUGSSS & KISSESSS' * HAPPY HOLIDAYS MY DEAR BEAUTIFUL ELIZABETH * CHESNUTS ROASTING ON A OPEN FIRE * JACK FROST NIPPING AT YOUR NOSE * THOUGH ITS BEEN SAID MANY TIMES MANY WAYS * 'MERRY CHRISTMAS * TO YOU!!" *

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/5/2011 9:35:00 PM

This is cool, Lizzie. From the first exciting stanza to the unsure and questioning one at the end. Very interesting.