I am a writer. My passion is poetry. I feel words connect people together and help us to understand the feelings we share.

Poem Summary

No one knows about life is about her feeling sad when he turns away when he is immersed with fear. He doesn't realize that love can change the outcome of anything. She knows she would not turn her back on him. She prays God teaches him fear does not stop love. Showing him how to enjoy each gift life gives to him without preparing for an unknown outcome.

"Stand by Me" by John Lennon

"No One Knows"

It saddens her heart

when he shuts the door on their love,

running as fast as he can to hide his fear,

trying to conceal the real reason he left,

not understanding love has healing powers.

She knows if life deals him a bad hand,

her back will not turn,

her feet will stand firmly planted beside him

tackling any bumps along the way.

She prays God shows him

fear does not stop love,

teaching him to value each moment,

enjoying life’s gift

with no need to look ahead

preparing for what is unknown.

"Time in a Bottle" by Jim Croce

© 2019 BRENDA ARLEDGE

Comments

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on August 26, 2019:

Thank you, Lorna.

Lorna Lamon on August 26, 2019:

I enjoyed this piece Brenda timeless and valid. "Time in a bottle" is the perfect pairing. Loved it.