But Now

I cry a flood or tears,
For reasons that nobody else
Could.

I stare into space,
Thinking about things
Nobody else would.

I love the things I love
For reasons even I will
Never know.

I dream the kind of
Dreams that I can't
Even show.

But now I look back at all of these
Rare passions,
And I notice that all I need 
To do now,

Is cast out that ugly
Lingering look of You
Behind me,

And just
         -Let go.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Vresk Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 8:14 PM
wow,very true why we fall in love whether we wish or not ,to enjoy the pain,or what???? ,thank you for this poem, Very true,Ivy
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