Known

 

I thought I knew

The formulas, the truths, reality

But now I know

Nothing

 

Only presence,

Being,

 

A temporary glimpse of you,

By peaking into your heart,

Seeing the love which pumps relentlessly to get out

Letting you live

Or survive

Or delight

 

Which it is I cannot tell

But I know I love you

 

Not for what you have done

Good or bad

Not for what you have become

Rich or poor

Not for what you gave

Willing or involuntarily

 

But just because

Because I encountered you

 

That’s all.

It was enough

It is enough

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4 thoughts on “Known”

  2. carisagape – United States – I am a mother and a teacher and a writer. I love music and making words sing on paper in a thousand different ways. I have spent 28 years of my life in the classroom teaching students of all ages. My passions include music, writing and history. My heroes include Abraham Lincoln and Atticus Finch. My top three favorite novels are East of Eden, To Kill A Mockingbird and Les Miserables. I love listening to Beethoven, and I actually played the piano for about 20 years. I am very pleased to make your acquaintance.
    Elise Nicoletti says:

    I cannot even find the words for this one, Michael. This is the very best poem I ever read from you. It…is St Francis. Thank you…🙏🏻🕊️✝️

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