I Thought I Knew a Thing or Two of Beauty

Music: The Harmonious Blacksmith. By G.F. Handel. Sequenced by Ken Whitcomb.

Alpha List Mother's Day Poems Sonnets About This Site Poems for Free Copyright by Nicholas Gordon

I thought I knew a thing or two of beauty: I've known your love since I was hours old. But now I bear myself the awesome duty That love turns into joy, and joy to gold. How precious to experience your pleasure! To be on both sides of the deep-felt glance; To know so well the moment's gift full measure; To be both lead and partner in that dance. No child can be but grateful for her children When loved so well as to know well to love. No mother can but hope her prudent passion Will move a heart to move as her heart moved. The love you felt for me I now can feel, Which makes it not more lovely but more real. Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.