Change Poem by Raymond Knister

Change

Rating: 2.6


1 I shall not wonder more, then,
2 But I shall know.

3 Leaves change, and birds, flowers,
4 And after years are still the same.

5 The sea's breast heaves in sighs to the moon,
6 But they are moon and sea forever.

7 As in other times the trees stand tense and lonely,
8 And spread a hollow moan of other times.

9 You will be you yourself,
10 I'll find you more, not else,
11 For vintage of the woeful years.

12 The sea breathes, or broods, or loudens,
13 Is bright or is mist and the end of the world;
14 And the sea is constant to change.

15 I shall not wonder more, then,
16 But I shall know.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
M Asim Nehal 17 December 2015

The sea breathes, or broods, or loudens, Is bright or is mist and the end of the world; And the sea is constant to change.

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Terry Craddock 24 September 2015

'As in other times the trees stand tense and lonely, And spread a hollow moan of other times.' so much to love about these lines, the opening closing lines 'I shall not wonder more, then, / But I shall know.' encapsulate the poem and speak of learning acquired after long travels; this must speak to so many veteran travellers :) 10 not 5.1: (

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Edward Kofi Louis 13 September 2018

But i shall know! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Adrian Flett 13 September 2018

We all wonder and ultimately do know the mystery of life and change. A wonderful subtle poem

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Mahtab Bangalee 13 September 2018

In change, yes there is no wondering Yes its all nature

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Bernard F. Asuncion 13 September 2018

Such a wondeful poem by Raymond Knister.....

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Kumarmani Mahakul 13 September 2018

Nicely executed on change and nature. Beautiful poem. Interesting to read.

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