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The Day You Gently Let Me Go

You knew our love would end in pain
Its sun kissed glow dissolve in rain
Delight would turn into disdain

And so, you gently let me go

You saw the future and you knew
They’d try to tear our hearts in two
what else was there for you to do?

You thought to gently let me go

You knew my heart would someday break
Our love so sweet, but a mistake
With all that seemed to be at stake

You had to gently let me go

You felt the prick of unborn sigh
You held me tight and said a lie
“My love for you will never die”

And yet, you gently let me go

You watched me weep, and scream, and rage
I lay there broken on the stage
Our Play had reached its final page 

And so, you gently let me go

Your love? No longer on display
Your lips? All sealed, no words to say
Our rainbow gone, you live in grey

And mourn the day you let me go

Eileen Manassian

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Paige Hind

Date: 8/1/2024 12:39:00 PM

I love this! It flowed so beautifully even though it's a tone that's final...wistful thinking...<3

Heather Ober

Date: 1/2/2019 9:12:00 AM

Wow! I love everything about this one. It's so hard to walk away when you know it's the right thing to do, even though your heart is screaming at you to stay. You capture this particular anguish with such skilled delicacy.

John Hamilton

Date: 12/18/2018 1:06:00 PM

I enjoyed the style of the triplet then a refrain, repeated, sad theme but like Chris said very lyrical...I like it! Nice to see you back!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/17/2018 6:34:00 PM

So glad to see one of my favorite poet's name and beautiful poetry.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/14/2018 1:35:00 PM

True love can ask for sacrifices to be made, Eileen, even heartbreaking ones if need be. Your poem is the fruit of a mellow transition, acceptance, and a memory which will linger on... So lovely to have you back writing beautiful poetry! Hugs // paul

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 12/5/2018 7:49:00 PM

Excellent Excellent Excellent !!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/25/2018 4:47:00 PM

I don’t know if there is a gentle way to let someone go. This is well expressed and Often the one who leaves another feels the sting of their own decision.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/24/2018 2:50:00 PM

Hi Eileen, such an excellent write with such real emotions flowing through the piece. Sometimes love can hurt but if it is true, it is never forgotten. Sometimes one person shall leave the relationship, but if it is best for both then the reason is understood in the end. You write your moments so artistically. You always write from the heart Eileen. A fave. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs....Mike. XX

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/21/2018 3:43:00 PM

Wonderful, so glad our paths cross again Eileen, so heartfelt and profound. just love this...

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/21/2018 8:11:00 AM

Really fine penned piece Eileen, so well crafted indeed, rather enjoyed it though it was sad. Blessings, Gordon

Laura Leiser

Date: 11/20/2018 6:11:00 PM

Such a sad, yet poignant poem, Eileen. Beautifully written and enjoyed. :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/20/2018 9:20:00 PM

Thank you for your visit, dear Laura. I have been out of the writing game for some time. I'm glad my muse decided to pay me a visit yesterday. :) Hugs

John Lawless

Date: 11/20/2018 4:09:00 PM

...it seems that this "letting go" was the ultimate act of love freeing you both

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/20/2018 9:21:00 PM

That is what the message of the poem is, John. Love has many facets. True love wants the best for the beloved. Thanks for the visit. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/20/2018 1:10:00 PM

- A great love never dies, even if the lovers are separated - There may be many reasons why a relationship should be terminated, but it's sad - A beautiful poem, Eileen - Nice to see you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/20/2018 9:22:00 PM

Yes, Sunshine...true love never dies. I enjoyed writing this piece and reflecting on this aspect of love. Sending you lots of love.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/20/2018 12:27:00 PM

A sad verse Eileen, very well written. Tom. P.S. Hope your work placement is going well.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/20/2018 9:24:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, Tom. It wasn't a work placement. We are helping a sister university in Austria. This university only offers theology as it is a seminary, but there are a few students who want to study education and so faculty from our university are going there to offer intensive courses. :) It was a great experience for me. Thank you for your concern.