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The Knowing
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The Knowingby jsenn (Joy Senn)
not quite
not quite the same
not quite the same as before
before the papered golden ring
before the child from swaddling grew
before the hand of unheard aches
touched us here and here and here
we never knew
I swear to you, we never knew
(we live forever. don't we? nope.)
(does it get better? yup.)
falling leaves . spring renews . summer's sweat
trickles slowly
between the
breasts
oh,
I do digress
now is more
more than before
now we know the knowing
and the power in the word
knowing some mountains won't be climbed
knowing some oceans won't be crossed
knowing the awful wait does end
that patience is not the heavy load
knowing even this
...the rose's scent before the sniff
and this...oh, this, of greater import now
knowing the slightest grin
the unseen move
the imperceptible glint of eye
the lingering
the elegant, the elegant
anticipation
there you have it, boiled down
hopes and dreams, love and life
contained by the beginning
smooth assurance, abiding time
now, my love...begins the ending
(so...we don't live forever. nope.)
(life is the same, only better? yup.)
now we know
life is the same
bless the knowing
blest be the name
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Comments: 54
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I love this. LOVE this. This is such an amazing poem. "patience is not the heavy load" is probably my favorite line. I can't believe I haven't found you sooner.
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Wow. It's absolutely amazing. You don't have to be someone special to understand it. My favorite stanza is:
"knowing some mountains won't be climbed
knowing some oceans won't be crossed
knowing the awful wait does end
that patience is not the heavy load"
And, I just want to throw this out there, but... I find that the difference between the comments from almost ten years ago and from these day is astounding. Look at them!
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Wow. You know this entry was the first ever lit DD on deviantart? Amazing
It's very well written, and a well deserved DD
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This is lovely. I really liked how you started the poem, it kept me reading to the end. Your poem kind of reminds me of my grandma and grandpa and the questions and doubts they might've had through their lives
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thank you for sharing this.
can i just ask, why did you use 'blest' in the very last line? i'm a little slow, sorry.
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I believe ~Engineseer said it best. This is a powerful piece. I've read this twice today now, and have gotten two very different emotions out of it each time. That, my friend, is the mark of a truly great piece.
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the first lit peice i've seen on the front page in my short time here
& there is a reason for that
this is absolutely spectacular
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first piece of writing that i've favorited.
beautiful.
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Must I say, that poem is beautiful. I learned something new about myself when I read it.
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Oh dear. I think this poem will be tormenting english lit students for decades, if not centuries.
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And why do you think that is so?
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Because it's the kind of poem that you can read all sorts of things into, or failing that it's vague and flowery enough that you could have a nice long argument about what the poet is trying to say.
When I said this poem could torment english lit students I meant it as a compliment, a snarky compliment but a compliment none the less.
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Obviously a wonderful poem. 
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No, the first lit DD ever.
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Your wonderful literary work has been chosen to be featured by DLD (Daily Literature Deviations) in a news article that can be found here: [link]
Be sure to check out the other artists featured and show your support by 
Keep writing and keep creating.
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your words are comforting and they spoke to me on a certain level. It definitely puts life on perspective if you think about it. Great poem, I really like it!
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That's a fave for sure.
knowing the rose's scent before the sniff ... yes yes yes!
This poem speaks to so many parts of where I am right now, and I thank you for it.
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All your images of winter I see against your sky. -Hafiz
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hopes and dreams ... you paint them all so well, arrange them in shadowboxes, install them in museums and yet they live and breathe and move about the universe.
sigh ... i want you to create a new world when this one is over.
-- deej
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Live. And write. With great haste.
Ray Bradbury
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oh.
your words are very comforting, Joy. i know, i've read this wonderful poem more than ten times already, but i'm surprised that your words carress me differently tonight. suddenly your poem had a different, but very relevant meaning. tonight, they say "life is okay. you'll be alright."
and i love them. each word, every rhyme, the wisdom wrapped by the lines.
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wow, i never saw this until just now.
i think if i say less it'll mean more, in light of all these large comments. my point is simple:
this took me by surprise, pleasantly. a true accomplished piece. congradulations Joy.
lustrum
http://www.lustrum.org
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Still being at the begining of my journey. This poem is like an inscription found in a beautiful book, bound in leather, with a weight that seems to affirm existence all by itself. The thoughts expressed in ink having meaning to any person... in any civilization... in any time.
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Incredible poem jsenn, I don't know how to describe it as anyhting other than incredible. It really is a masterpiece. You have a beautiful talent. I have always considered your comments on some works as poetry, you always have a stupendous way with words.
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INTENSE!!
Joy, you are a marvel, a verbal gymnist..........this is so gOOd!
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congratz, Joy, Your poem deserves the honor of daily dev,
Keep up the good work.
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Well, if ever a wordsmith deserved the accolade of "Daily Deviation", it could be none other than the "Joyous" Joy Senn, (not the other one). You know who I mean, Joy. These words are extraordinary in their flow and beauty, and could only have come from the pen of everyone's favorite lady on the net, The Deviously Joyous Joy Senn.
I rest my case your Honour.
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Just happened to be listening to Miles Davis', "It Never Entered My Mind". The masterful flow of your piece went perfectly with the slow pace of Mr. Miles Davis. I really like your work, ever do anything professionally?
..::GnomeWizard::..
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Oh Joy, what a wonderful journey you are on. To be so human and childlike, in awe of the creation we are allowed to play with, while growing into the wisdom of understanding.
Through your words you share your soul with all of us - an incomparable gift. You will live forever, in fact, I think you already have
Thanks...
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I loved the imagery, it was so vivid and I could almost see and smell some of the things you were describing. This is one of the best poems I've read online in a long time.
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Hmmm... Well... You see... yeah... so.... hmmm.... This is....
You see, I just can't think up words that would praise this poem enough...
Sirkel...
http://www.hot.ee/indreksirkel
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i didnt really understand most of the poem but its really nice, bringing up good thoughts, but you mixed all of them up in one poem with out some connections between the lines
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