Mag 96: Goodbye




You.

You think you're going to.
But you're not.

Things are different now.
Now I can say no.
Or walk away.

I will stand here
I will not hide
My feelings are clear
No illusions.

Control is an illusion.
You have nothing.
Even though you have everything.
I can't be bought.

Power is an illusion.
I know what you're thinking.
And its sad but its true.
I don't think you're thinking.
What I am.

So walk away.
Just turn around.
I'll be sad.
But I know its not for me.

When I close the door.
Don't come back.
It's hard to say it,
Because my heart wants to comfort you.
But it will only hurt.

Comments

  1. Brian MillerDecember 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    sometimes you have to draw that line in the sand and start fresh...nice write..it will hurt but might be better off...

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  2. Doc FTSEDecember 20, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Excellent Go Away poem, with an underlying sense of regret at parting.

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  3. HelenDecember 20, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    A woman who knows what she wants -- and does not want!

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  4. Carrie Van HornDecember 20, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    A wise young lady indeed.....knowing the truth is a beautiful thing even in the hurt.

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  5. redprismaDecember 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Thanks for the feeback! This was not my best poem, I just kind of freewrote it. :D

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  6. Kathe W.December 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Well written from the heart.

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  7. Redefining NormalDecember 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    This is amazing! Beautifully written. ♥

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