If I had know what
trouble you where bearing;
What griefs were in the
silence of your face;
I would have been more gentle,
and more caring.
And tried to give you
gladness for a space.
I would have brought more
warmth into the place.
If I had known.
If I had know what
thoughts despairing drew you;
(Why do we never try to understand?)
I would have lent a little
friendship to you,
and slipped my hand
within your hand,
and made your stay more
pleasant in the land,
If I had known.
