I wish I knew how he felt,
I wish I knew a lot of things.
I wish I knew how I felt.
I wish I knew something other than sorrow,
So just maybe I can live through tomorrow.
Maybe I can open my eyes to a new day,
Maybe I can make it be that way.
But I know I cannot.
I know I won't.
I'm just a child.
A foolish girl.
I wish I knew love.
I wish I knew happiness.
I wish I knew some things,
For which I will never know...
Estrella, this is a sensitive expression of a girl approaching young womanhood who is feeling a bit lost. You wrote very nicely about your true feelings so that readers can sense your confusion and unhappiness. You should keep writing poems, you have the knack!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Hi Ella - lovely name - lovely lady - lovely poem. It has structure and elegance - I score you a TEN. V 1 - Echoes the thoughts of all our hearts - I wish I knew. We just have to have faith in God & Our Family and see how things work out. V 2 & 3 illustrate the ups and downs of life 'I wish I knew something other than sorrow - Maybe I can open my eyes to a new day! '. V 4 Hey Ella think of all the things you have learned in the last 12 years - put them into practice - have mega faith in yourself! V 5 Your last line is not a good note to end on - why not change it to: SOMEDAY I WILL KNOW EVERYTHING! That's what President Obama woud have said at your age and look where he is now - You can do it - Yes you can! Welcome to the lovely Poemhunter family - we all love you and are there for you if you have any questions about poetry or life! Love you in Poetry - JOHN