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How Should I Know

My pretty child how should I know, How cold winter's blight would blow; To draw you in with such dispair, When he sought your presence there; How a lonely lady should come and go, When love had left, how could she know. How might I know dear little child, When lovely springtime looked and smiled; Gentle was the nodding roses breath, Who never knew the trance of death. Like she who stood in glad surprise, When she imagined love in your eyes; I did not know time so swift could pass, As memories in a mirror's glass. My darling child, how would I know, How long I watched you come and go; How I waited to see you for so long, When all that happened was so wrong. You came softly in a gown so white, And filled the silence of my night; I looked but found one lonely star, Then knew how far heaven's gardens are.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 5/21/2013 5:44:00 PM

A bemoaning of unanswered dreams. Sweet little eyes of hope and a face that beams. We pray they never know the angst. We've learned so well with heartless thanks. Hello Elizabeth. Hope to read a new one soon. :)

John Loving Iii

Date: 5/11/2013 2:22:00 PM

a picture of when we look throught the eyes of another and try to see. but all we see is the after math of when disaster strikes. the feelings that cant be hid. but are too late to avoid. well writen.

Daver Austin

Date: 5/8/2012 2:36:00 PM

Beautiful elegy, Liz. The last four lines brought tears. Love, daver

The Situation

Date: 5/5/2012 1:53:00 PM

this is a wonderful piece. i loved the rhymes but the subject of the unknown intrigued me.

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 10/10/2011 8:37:00 AM

Written in the masterful style of the great classics. Leaves me with a feeling that "draws me in with such ..despair. :)

Anthony O. Mitchell Jr.

Date: 8/20/2011 12:56:00 AM

Touching write with much rhymes. I like.

Robert Johnson

Date: 8/19/2011 4:20:00 PM

In the clouds of vague remission. I am perplexed by your submission. The subject winds through curves and rows. I'm not sure if anyone knows. Some put their stamp to take a guess. But sometimes, sometimes more is less. I'm just rhyming, don't take this to seriously.

Ryan Jackson

Date: 8/19/2011 3:13:00 PM

That was amazingly written Elizabeth, you're a very talented poet. I am enjoying reading your work. Please keep sharing your intriguing thoughts to the world, love and peace to you :)

Kash Poet

Date: 8/19/2011 1:25:00 AM

A melodious write.You are the rhyme Queen here.

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/18/2011 12:31:00 PM

Wow! you wonderfully penned child's heaven's gardens. Expecting more and more. bl

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/18/2011 10:15:00 AM

you hit a sensitive chord in my heart, elize.. so well woven with an ending that simply wanders by.. eternally. supreme; hope this is isn;t your child..:) huggs, nette

Honestly J.T.

Date: 8/18/2011 3:00:00 AM

wow your poetry has definitely grown on me. Once again you bring a smile to my face and happiness to my heart. Keep up the good work

Jl Sadberry

Date: 8/17/2011 9:03:00 PM

Smile, *^_^* “Surely I Am Growing Use Unto & Even Somewhat Expectant of This Wonderful Gifted Quality Within Your Lovely Poetic Canvases My Dear Precious & Beautiful Elizabeth! = Almost Always Do They Flow In Rivers Which Take The Reader Upon A Journey Which In Turn, Makes For A Pleasant Experience & The Depth In Many of They, Is The Cherry Atop The Cake of Splendid; Two Thumbs Up My Dear!” === My Unto You & Yours, Always & Forever, Jasper *

Kevin Clark

Date: 8/17/2011 8:21:00 PM

Your poems are like "heavens gardens" great job Elizabeth

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/17/2011 6:12:00 PM

Wow what power is there within your words! You combine rhymes with ease not to mention the great way you create a wondrous flow of those lines!! Very amazing subject, so sad really. I hope things are calm now and there is peace!! Another great work of art Elizabeth!!

Terrell Martin

Date: 8/17/2011 4:11:00 PM

Elizabeth, Quite simply I'm amazed, blown away and feeling some of what your feeling today! Don't forget that everything happens for a reason including the loss of those we love. Keep writing. You have a real gift for it. God bless, Terry Martin

Johnny Sumler

Date: 8/17/2011 3:48:00 PM

You amaze me with your brilliance! You've mixed this masterpiece of a write with the melodies of time, seasons, and life. Truly an amazing write with a miraculous ending line. Simply an outstanding piece Eliz!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/17/2011 3:03:00 PM

quaint lilting lines elizabeth.. such lovely expressions of imagery luv.. refreshing read..

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 8/17/2011 2:38:00 PM

What a very sad and poignant write this is, Elizabeth-- to lose a child is definitely one experience that no parent has to bear, but sadly it does happen and one can seek a bit of comfort in words. You've brought that pain here so eloquently, I really liked how you put this in question form. We never will know, but yes, they do keep watch--I would like to think so. btw hope this helps, I think that's "despair"... Very touching write & thank you as well for your encouraging words in my poems :)

Wole Francis

Date: 8/17/2011 2:33:00 PM

nice work.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/17/2011 1:18:00 PM

Did you lose a child, Elizabeth? It's said this is the hardest thing anyone can experience. You have such beautiful descriptions of her and I especially like the reference to the rose "who never knew the trance of death." Very touching poem, my friend. And then seeing her as a star in heaven's garden! As for your comments, yes, my husband John died when I was 24. It's hard to rebuild after such an experience. This would make an excellent entry for the sad poem contest. Love, Carolyn

James Foulk

Date: 8/17/2011 12:43:00 PM

a touching and very tender piece of poetry. thank you for commenting on Harrison's Five and Dime.

John Smith

Date: 8/17/2011 12:11:00 PM

Lovely, haunting poem on the loss of a child; the heaviest burden one can bear.

Judy Ball

Date: 8/17/2011 11:01:00 AM

WoW! What a poignant piece this is. I got the feeling of a mother mourning for her daughter who had been done wrong in love and had died somehow. Either murdered or committed suicide. So sad but wel written. Good Job. If for the contest should be a sure winner. God Bless, JB

Jack Horne

Date: 8/17/2011 10:42:00 AM

Tender and touching write, Elizabeth