Letting Go

Letting you go was never easy
Exhausted friends trying to please me
Toes freezing as I wander around
Trembling body hits the ground
Instincts whispering, “Go home”
Neglecting thoughts to be alone
Green eyed memories give me sorrow

Goodbye for now until tomorrow
Only time is left to borrow

I saw you sleep for the first time in years
At the side of your crying mother
That night I drowned myself in beers
Begging, take me and not my lover

Living life for you
Fell in love with shooting stars
Souls will meet again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Devnath  Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 8:10 AM
Congrats on your win my lovely friend, bl
Kimathi Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 7:34 AM
Hi Viola. Congrats for having your awesome work featured in the Poetry Soup homepage!!! ;-)
Lenae Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 12:21 AM
Amazing write.
A   Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 9:41 PM
Viola, Congratulations on your "Letting Go win." XOX ~LINDA~
Sefunmi Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 5:47 PM
Congrats on your win!
Leiser Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 3:57 PM
Congrats on your win, Viola :)
Scars Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 1:39 PM
Viola, congrats on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest! :)-luloo
Gupta Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 3:25 AM
Very heart touching
A   Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 1:28 AM
Viola,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Darkly Avatar
April 3, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Thank you so much for all of your encouragement! I look forward to reading your work.
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