Doubts

by Rupert Brooke — a poem card from Justes Mots

Philosophical meditation on the mystery of the beloved's inner life, exploring the paradox of knowing and not knowing another person intimately. Brooke uses the image of the sleeping soul to question the nature of consciousness and presence in love. Suitable for thoughtful reflection on relationships and human connection.

When she sleeps, her soul, I know,
Goes a wanderer on the air,
Wings where I may never go,
Leaves her lying, still and fair,
Waiting, empty, laid aside,
Like a dress upon a chair. . . .
This I know, and yet I know
Doubts that will not be denied.…

Themes: love · new-baby · wedding · friendship