Catch and Release


You don't catch someone's love,
and then asphyxiate it
No, you let it go free
You don't smother another's love for you,
with pillows of bipolarity:
Obsession and neglect
No, show some respect,
and release their love
Your tightened grip around their heart,
unclench it
Let your hand be loosened, fingers spread openly
Let the dove that cry for you again fly free
Catch and release,
a way of life for any tender-hearted soul
Pure empathy
When you have affections for someone,
and another person has like affections for you ---
don't be cruel,
don't be coy
don't hurt their feelings
Their love for you don't destroy
You've caught someone's heart,
but you're in love with someone else
Release their heart,
let it swim free,
to go search for another,
hopefully as loving as thee
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Callus Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Very well expressed, Freddie; a show of altruism and common sense. Why cause heartache when the way forward is to be honest. Regards // paul
Hoffman Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 9:01 PM
This is great poetry Freddie; reminds me of the Sting song "If you love someone set them free!" Enjoyed my friend! P & L~Che
B. Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 3:30 PM
I agree with the others these are very wise words indeed. Great poem :)
Andresen Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 2:27 PM
- A wonderful poem ... yes, wise words ~ lovely described with your heart, Freddie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Y. Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 9:23 AM
Hi Freddie, I really enjoyed reading this piece this fine morning. Wise words indeed. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
Gupta Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 8:09 AM
A good advice through a positive and nice poem ...
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