Notes About The Poem

Wrote this in 2010 here, found it, seems like the mind suspected life would change in a couple of years.  Reminder.

Interesting about the future.

Leave Me Now

Leave Me Now
Always leaning against the sycamore
Where leaves and shadows play upon your face
Standing solitary in evenings's softened light
You touched me once
In the midst of siren sounds and steel
You summoned and I refused your darkness
Yet your breath brushed my face gently
And your presence promised a quiet peace
Since then I have seen you
Near a friend's thinning frame
Heard you gently tap on hospice windows
Whispering do not stay to bear the pain
Yes, a time will come when I long for you
But you must me leave now--go away
I am too young to feel your heavy certainty
I wish to walk free and feel light again
To watch the newly born leaves open and dance
In summer's sun and jasmine's sweet perfume
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Perna Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Profound, lovely writing, I can relate. I've been sick a long time. I wish you all the best and happiness too. Take care.
Hoffman Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 8:18 AM
Poignant and emotive piece, Linda. Beautifully written and an enjoyable read.
Rees Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 6:35 AM
So close, but rejected-for now- as you’ve made a choice to embrace life. Lovely deeply thoughtful words.
Milgate Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 11:54 AM
Thank you for comments life is complex.
Jeavons Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 11:14 AM
Your portrayal of death was very interesting, and I really enjoyed this poem. Blessings, Susan
Teagan Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 5:36 AM
wow this is very good Linda! Saving this to my favorites.
Milgate Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 11:56 AM
Thank you sometimes a real poem arises and it just comes with thoughts and words and not a lot of work. This one popped up like that.
Man Avatar
July 23, 2018 at 12:07 AM
Linda.. love how you paint death as a relational character you interact with!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 10:23 PM
This is quite good. I like the feel and mood of the piece.
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