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No Don't Go

is it selfish
to want
to hang on to you
to keep you
bound to this realm
and not set you free

is it wrong
to hold on
with all my might
to the life of you
as you fade away
little by little
with every breath



AP: Honorable Mention 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Fairchild Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 12:28 PM
Hi Line! Long time it has been. I love this one because I understand -- to want just one more moment with my beloved, and not be able have it, but one thing I can tell you, you can stretch the good moments into forever in your heart and it will comfort you. Andrew Fairchild
Gauthier Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 3:37 PM
Absolutely, Andrew. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment ~
Babbit Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 7:49 AM
Just breathe.
Gauthier Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 9:01 AM
Thanks, DM ~
Fowler Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 7:48 AM
More than moving Line. A painful moment beautifully expressed. Linda
Gauthier Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Thank you very much, Linda ~
Wolf Avatar
February 22, 2021 at 8:10 PM
This one tears my insides out. Beyond poignant. Tears of Pain and Joy, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
February 22, 2021 at 8:26 PM
Thank you, Gershon ~
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