I Hear

I hear you may be leaving.
No question does it pose.
My heart stirs not to grieving.
I can pluck another rose.
For if for friend or sanity,
'Tis the latter that I chose.
Please check the front yard lawn.
That's where you'll find your clothes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Vipond  Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
This is hilarious and perhaps poignant. Nicely done. Cx
Greenhough Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 6:46 AM
I'm glad it made you smile.
Buehler Avatar
November 2, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Your wise and witty poem made me laugh, Hilda. So fun! Thanks for sharing. :D
Greenhough Avatar
November 2, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
George Avatar
October 13, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Very curt and bold. When one is about to lose one's sanity because of someone, it is better that he is dismissed from mind and home. But it requires courage. Well expressed Hilda.
Greenhough Avatar
October 13, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Thank you.
Hind Avatar
October 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Hmmm interesting. :)
Greenhough Avatar
October 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM
It's somewhat thoughtful.
Challender Avatar
October 9, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Great poem Hilda! Loved the brilliant, powerful and funny ending, best wishes :)
Greenhough Avatar
October 9, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Thank you.
DiMino Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Good one, Hilda; love goes on......... Maybe someone more deserving.
DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 6:04 AM
I lost count years ago. Fooled is a badge of honor -- meaning brave enough to live in the moment, with an open, unprotected vulnerable heart. Warriors, wear armor, break things. Poets go naked into the woods, write and sing to nature if no one else around:) -- today I am a poet. Love your honest-of-heart poem.
Greenhough Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Thank you for understanding. Everyone gets fooled at least once in a lifetime.
Empress Avatar
October 5, 2024 at 12:23 AM
“ i can pluck another rose” yes, theres always another rose for the ones that have a heart that welcomes fragrance of love. And whoever wants to leave can just leave. Such is life. This emanates strength, its never easy when one leaves but to be able to stand firm and not be broken or shattered by the loss is something that only strong souls can do. Pleasure reading this powerful poem. Sending you light always
Greenhough Avatar
October 5, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Thank you. One must know her mind..
May Avatar
October 4, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Lol, I like how you crafted this write, Nicely done
Greenhough Avatar
October 4, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Thank you for your comment.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 9:21 AM
There is humour in your poem which I appreciated. So well done.
Greenhough Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Thank you. Laughter is good.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Sometimes it is for the sake of sanity!
Greenhough Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Yep. Life is too short to have it ruined.
Sharma  Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 5:28 AM
Oh wow, now this is quite a witty and impeccable write that reflects so much power, asserted in defining those boundaries! Life's so short and not worth such heartaches which crumble down our souls & leave us with only regrets to mourn, it's better to enjoy the lionhearted freedom of life, rather ~ love the classy humour as well in the end.. Brilliantly crafted, enjoyed reading this dear Hilda.. Sending you love & light always.
Greenhough Avatar
October 2, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Thank you. I hope you had a little laugh too.
Romios Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 8:08 PM
With Karen, I am laughing! I found this to be clever and humorous. Never mind crying over spilled milk or who’s leaving …goodbye))) Sometimes men think they are the only hot thing in our lives! Such arrogance~ There are plenty of wonderful men in the world so crying over one dude, I think is the most huge waste of time and feeling sorry for one’s self I ever heard of.. heck, The world is filled with great men. Pangie
Greenhough Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 8:27 PM
I agree. This is one of my un-love poems. If you've ever taken off and camped out alone, you realize how free the world is. Thanks for the comment.
Jones Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 4:36 PM
LOL this made me giggle! I love it!
Greenhough Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Thank you for seeing the humor. I'm glad you liked it.
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