Trust

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Oh we've got to trust

one another again

in some essentials.

Not the narrow little

bargaining trust

that says: I'm for you

if you'll be for me. -

But a bigger trust,

a trust of the sun

that does not bother

about moth and rust,

and we see it shining

in one another.

Oh don't you trust me,

don't burden me

with your life and affairs; don't

thrust me

into your cares.

But I think you may trust

the sun in me

that glows with just

as much glow as you see

in me, and no more.

But if it warms

your heart's quick core

why then trust it, it forms

one faithfulness more.

And be, oh be

a sun to me,

not a weary, insistent

personality

but a sun that shines

and goes dark, but shines

again and entwines

with the sunshine in me

till we both of us

are more glorious

and more sunny.

D H Lawrence

Analysis (AI): 

This poem emphasizes the importance of genuine and unconditional trust in relationships. It suggests moving beyond transactional or conditional trust and embracing a larger, cosmic trust that reflects the boundless nature of the sun.

The poem's language is clear and direct, avoiding flowery or sentimental language. This simplicity highlights the poem's central message: trust should be based on the inherent goodness and reliability of the other person, not on specific actions or expectations.

Compared to Lawrence's other works, this poem reflects his ongoing preoccupation with relationships and the search for authenticity. It also resonates with the broader themes of cosmic consciousness and the interconnectivity of all things that characterized his later work.

In the context of its time period, the poem's emphasis on trust and interdependency stands out against a backdrop of social and political upheaval. It offers a vision of hope and resilience, suggesting that even in turbulent times, the power of genuine trust can sustain and nourish human relationships.