Trust

If you loved me could I trust you Beyond illusion's farthest bound? While the moon shines, the wind blew And the world went spinning around. In the tangles of loose snares Of the devil's robust net, You said you loved me only But you do not love me yet. I love you but I can't trust you Any further than that door; For many worlds and seasons change But in time you'll love me more. So dear, until I believe you As women try to know men; You know that I will trust you But I will not love you then.

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Wilma Neels

Date: 4/24/2012 2:12:00 AM

Stunning ending to this one Liz, quite a gem.. love Wilma

The Situation

Date: 1/9/2012 3:57:00 PM

while i was in love i could be trusted. and this has been tested more than thrice. but it was too good of a thing to last. death interceeded. i don't know how long it would have lasted. but while i was in love, i was true. so all you may have is a promise to return always. which to me is'nt good enough either. T. S.

John Castro

Date: 10/12/2011 6:33:00 AM

a one without the other peom clever u amaze me. i feel like a child looking up to his mentor when i read your works. just so awe inspiring

M. Hussain Effendi

Date: 9/30/2011 3:52:00 PM

Awwww! Poor guy! Couldn't pay a visit earlier, I was busy celebrating the arrival of my new born niece. A real angel she is.

Jack Horne

Date: 9/29/2011 4:08:00 PM

Love this intuitive piece, Elizabeth. The last part is particularly powerful, when you describe the fate of all aging romeos

Bl Devnath

Date: 9/29/2011 12:52:00 PM

Where trust is reaped practically upon whom trust was rested for true love, that never ends. I think love is love, but for one, it's like a diamond, for another one, it's like a purchasable item and for other, nothing but only love. Who wants to reap the peak where there's no gap between trust and love, your words depicted clearly what I have understood with my sense in your fantastic write. Love rests on trust, like pot and the things in pot. Lovely write, my friend. No words to thank you, because thank is thank not more than that. I thank..... bl

James Peranteau

Date: 9/29/2011 10:48:00 AM

You've definitely put on the cloak and picked up the dagger ! And what a thrust ! To the point dear poet ! Well written Elizabeth ! Your writes are a pleasure to read dear friend...have a fantastic day...much love, james

Kevin Clark

Date: 9/29/2011 7:25:00 AM

Ouch! Nothing hurts someone more than words. Great poem.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/28/2011 10:21:00 PM

as usual you are my idol to write so smooth like a creamy red velvet cake!! Then you cut deep to reveal the red flesh!! love it!!

Terrell Martin

Date: 9/28/2011 5:05:00 PM

Ouch, I feel the sting of scorn and sorrow here and now and from the past. Thanks again for reminding me that only TRUE love surely lasts...Beautiful poem, Elizabeth. Yours I mean, once again you've struck a lightning bolt deep into the portal of the human soul and are my never-ending princess of perfect poetic delight:) Peace, Luv & Happy Hugs, Terry

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/28/2011 2:36:00 PM

Hey, great sensitive subject you wrote about! You dove right in and exposed all aspects of trust, wow! And yes, this needs to be discussed between all people in love! Outstanding work!!

John Smith

Date: 9/28/2011 1:26:00 PM

You say I'm your 'Rooster.' What does one trust a rooster to do but chase all the hens in the hen house? Cock-a-Doodle-Dooo! Love your poem; especially, the last line.

Tobey Hill

Date: 9/28/2011 11:02:00 AM

Trust...it is the most crucial thing with me when it comes to love. Without it, what is there? Good work....TAH

Robert Johnson

Date: 9/28/2011 10:24:00 AM

I hear ya sista. A brotha from anotha with commitment phobia. A heart like yours can be broken when carelessly devoted. So now when we speak of this poem, your words will be quoted.

Tony Lane

Date: 9/28/2011 9:26:00 AM

I loved the twist in this poem. I don't love that you had to write it but I think that you did a great job with it. Tony

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/28/2011 9:17:00 AM

Dear Liz, How are you? wow!!! Trust is a big a issue with any person..especially when love is in your face... that is telling him..... great poem,..p.d.