To Know This

a poetic pondering

Poetry in Motion

To Know This

’Tis a somber thing
to watch life pass on
A somber thing
to laugh, to wish, to love —

Then, alas, to lose.
this thing of life
this blessed thing,
this sacred thing
this life

To know this
This passing
This poignant passing
Will come
Must come

To know this
’Tis a somber thing,
to rouse your soul
to live