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How I Loved You

Too little did I worry, Too little did I know— I wasn’t sure that you would stay, But I never thought you’d go. And isn’t it amazing, How quickly day turned night? It seems my eyes are failing, For I cannot see the light. O, they say that it is coming, No farther than the dawn— But it seems the sun is indisposed, For it weeps that you are gone. Some will call it merely rain, But how are they to know? Whatever do they know of pain— Or how I loved you so?

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Date: 7/30/2019 2:04:00 PM

Hi Ken This is a very beautiful poem. It made me cry, thanks for sharing.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 8/3/2019 2:26:00 AM

High praise, indeed. Thank you for sharing that. It means a lot!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/9/2019 6:47:00 AM

I wasn’t sure that you would stay,/ But I never thought you’d go./ Congratulations on a great write and POTD, Kenneth!

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/9/2019 11:39:00 AM

Thank you, Kim! I appreciate the congratulations, my friend. Have a wonderful week :-)

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/8/2019 5:22:00 PM

Lost love is expressive with poignancy in your tender poem, Keneth. The ache of a broken romance is felt in the sad beauty of this piece. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/8/2019 7:24:00 PM

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind and encouraging words. Thank for the read and the congratulations :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/8/2019 3:57:00 PM

How extremely romantic.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/8/2019 7:27:00 PM

You’re a dear. I’m of the opinion it takes a romantic to recognize romance, and how nice that you are—a romantic!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/8/2019 3:56:00 PM

How extremely romantic.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/23/2019 11:00:00 AM

Thank you, Charmaine. Your comments always promo a smile :o)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/8/2019 2:58:00 AM

Super write Kenneth, such emotion and passion. Congrats on being POTD!

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/8/2019 11:21:00 AM

Thank you, Gordon! Your comment is inspiring and I appreciate it!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/8/2019 2:13:00 AM

Kenneth this poem touches so many. It's so universal. That terrible gully of loss~ when all seems hopeless. Have been in that dark place too many times! Sincerest congratulations on having penned, the POTD! Panagiota

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/8/2019 11:20:00 AM

Hi Panagiota! Thank you very much for reading the poem and for such encouraging feedback. Have a lovely day!

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/7/2019 11:08:00 PM

But I never thought you'd go...the lover's lament for sure. Nicely written Ken. Congrats on POTD.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/8/2019 12:09:00 AM

Hi Jeanne! Thank you so much for the positive feedback and the congratulations; I appreciate it!!!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/7/2019 10:13:00 PM

"Some will call it merely rain, But how are they to know?" Your thoughts touch my heart and my eyes are misty. I could feel your pain. This is so beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Kenneth, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/8/2019 12:07:00 AM

How very sweet! Thank you, Brandy. I’m happy that you liked the poem and were moved by it. How very gratifying. Have an awesome week, my dear ;-)

David Mchattie

Date: 7/7/2019 9:08:00 PM

Wow Kenneth. Wonderfully written. A true gem. Congratulations on POTD.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/8/2019 12:02:00 AM

Thank you David! I’m honored and appreciative. Have a wonderful week!

Ann Foster

Date: 7/7/2019 9:00:00 PM

Wow. I am sad. Thank you, that was wonderful. Ann

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 11:59:00 PM

Thank you, Ann. I’m delighted that I could evoke such emotion, but I hope you’re happy now :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/7/2019 5:59:00 PM

Wonderful, enjoyed it...Congratulations Kenneth...All the best...

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 7:54:00 PM

Thank you, Arturo. All the best to you as well :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/7/2019 4:19:00 PM

So very beautiful with a tinge of sadness which makes it more interesting.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 4:33:00 PM

That actually means a lot, given how often I was taught in college not to “gush,” or “bleed” on the page—that and “forced rhyme.” I am ever cautious of both. Thanks Charmaine!

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/7/2019 4:14:00 PM

Hi Kenneth, You expressed love and loss very well. I enjoyed the read. Congrats on getting the poem of day:-) Alexis

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 4:36:00 PM

Very kind of you, Alexis, and I do appreciate the congratulations. To write a poem is one thing; to know that it’s being read is another. Thank you, my friend!

Warren Doll

Date: 7/7/2019 3:23:00 PM

Love and loss so perfectly expressed. Congratulations on POTD, Kenneth. All the best~ Warren

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 4:41:00 PM

Hi Warren, and thank you! I appreciate your taking the time to read the poem, and I appreciate the congratulations :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/7/2019 3:08:00 PM

This is wonderful! Very deserving of POTD. Congratulations Kenneth! : )

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 3:15:00 PM

Thank you, Connie! Perhaps I’ll dedicate it to my cousin, Emily, of whose works I am in awe—of her pages of “prancing Poetry!” Have a delightful day :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/7/2019 1:03:00 PM

Hello: I know this is for a person. I feel it could be for a much loved dog. Very Good.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 1:44:00 PM

Hi Paula! I did lose a dog—my buddy, Rocky—but I relied on empathy for this one, though I do know the pain. Then again, my unconscious does pop up now and then. Sometimes people see more in my poems than I do, which is intriguing. Have a wonderful Sunday :)

Susan Jeavons

Date: 7/7/2019 10:58:00 AM

I see why this was chosen. It is beautiful but filled with melancholy. I enjoyed the rhyme too. Congrats Kenneth! Susan

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 2:07:00 PM

Hi Susan! I didn’t know that it was, but I’m delighted, of course. Thank you very much for your kind comment; I do appreciate it :)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 7/7/2019 10:56:00 AM

Congratulations! Could be set to music.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 2:11:00 PM

Hi Sunlite! I have written some lyrics for a talented friend, which was fun. The writing process wasn’t much different, the two mediums related as they are. Thanks for the congratulations and have an awesome day!

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/7/2019 10:12:00 AM

Come on dear poets...show this brother some love... :o)$

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 2:24:00 PM

Indeed my friend, show me some love; after all, is it not the reason we remember to breathe? :-)

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/7/2019 2:10:00 AM

The pain of love...described very well...Congrats!! on POTD!! Kenneth...happy love endings...^WW^ :o)

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/7/2019 2:26:00 PM

Thanks so much for your kindness! And I wish for you the same, and more!

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/6/2019 8:24:00 AM

Lovely little poem of love...

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/6/2019 10:48:00 AM

Thank you, Arturo! I often say, “I can’t write only of sunsets and roses.” Happy you liked it, and I appreciate the comment:)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/6/2019 5:28:00 AM

Wow! This one has so much pain but hidden. Like we do in real life, all the time. Great job!

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/6/2019 10:52:00 AM

I remember being taught never to “gush” or “bleed” upon the page. There is pain, yes, but hopefully not too obvious. Thank you, Caren!