John Posey Poet Rhyme

Please Don'T Tell My Heart

If you must go, I'll understand.
I won't stand in your way.
If there's nothing now that I can do
to make you want to stay.
But, when you leave, I'll ask one thing --
before the hurting starts.
If you really have to go,
please don't tell my heart.

Please don't tell my heart
that you must go and I must find
another place to start.
I'll tell my heart in my own way --
Just quietly depart.
and, if you ever really cared,
please don't tell my heart.

When you are gone, I'll miss you so
and live with all the pain.
But, I'll get by as time goes on
and learn to love again.
My one request is simply this--
If we must really part --
If I must find love somewhere else,
please don't tell my heart.

Please don't tell my heart
that you must go and I must find
another place to start.
I'll tell my heart in my own way --
Just quietly depart.
and, if you ever really cared,
please don't tell my heart.


Written by John Posey
This is the 5th poem posted by me on Poetry Soup

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Kelly Deschler October 1, 2013 at 8:12 PM I have been there before, I think we all have. This is one of those poems that really tugs at the heart-strings. A very heartbreaking poem which seemed to flow effortlessly from you. Terrific poetry!

Poet Destroyer A July 7, 2013 at 10:14 AM JOHN -CONGRATULATIONS!!! With your awesome winning write, in the 5th poem theme contest. always & forever * Linda John Posey July 7, 2013 at 10:21 AM Thank you, Linda. I treasure the win... Hugs.... Jake

S.Jagathsimhan Nair July 6, 2013 at 12:04 AM John, BIG Congrats on the top win. I love it. So much of feelings in the 'Please dont tell my heart' line!! Jag John Posey July 6, 2013 at 4:06 AM Thanks for your kind words..... I am honored and appreciate all comments.... Jake

Kim Merryman July 5, 2013 at 3:47 PM This sounds like a country song. I like it! Congrats on your 1st place win, John! Love, Kim John Posey July 5, 2013 at 4:04 PM Yes, Kim. Most of my early work was done with song lyrics in mind...So, I'm happy to say I never had to make a living at it. It's a lot of fun and it folks don't lkie my work, Heck, I just leave 'em raspberries and go write some more..... Love ya, girl..... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve July 5, 2013 at 2:06 PM John congrats on your outstanding win. A beautiful and heartfelt Poem. Warm Smiles, Connie John Posey July 5, 2013 at 3:30 PM Thank you, Connie. You are always so kind with your comments. I'm glad you liked this one.... Jake

Carol Eastman July 4, 2013 at 4:26 PM Sad and beautifully written... Pulled at my heart strings. John Posey July 4, 2013 at 5:28 PM Carol, there was so much heartache around years ago, I just started listening and writing.....Jake

Eileen Manassian July 4, 2013 at 2:36 PM I'm faving this....Absolutely heart stopping in its beauty. Moving...sad...beautiful! WOW! John Posey July 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM Eileen, Thank you so much. I feel so great after your visit and comments... There are lots of oldies in my early posts here on PSoup... And I believe they are some of my best.... Jake

Colleen Bono July 4, 2013 at 10:50 AM I promise I wont tell your heart.Congrats for well deserved 1st place.Love Colleen John Posey July 4, 2013 at 12:32 PM Thank you, dearest Colleen. You are always welcome here ..... Jake

Andrea Dietrich July 4, 2013 at 9:23 AM well, it looks like being five was a GREAT point for you at Soup. congrats on your top dog win!!! Good to see this one I'd not seen before. John Posey July 4, 2013 at 12:30 PM I'm glad you got to read this one.... It was one of my earliest writes and just seemed right.... Love ya girl.... Jake

Bukang Liwayway July 4, 2013 at 9:09 AM Congratulations on your win friend John..very lovely write..Good day!! John Posey July 4, 2013 at 12:27 PM Thank you, dear friend. I appreciate your visit....Jake

Varsha Tomar July 4, 2013 at 12:17 AM Congratulations on your win Jake! I love what you write.. John Posey July 4, 2013 at 1:39 AM Thank you . I am honored by your comment. >>>>Jake

Suzanne Delaney July 4, 2013 at 12:15 AM Excellent....flows like a song. Congratulations Jake John Posey July 4, 2013 at 1:37 AM SuZ, This came as a surprise considering it had never drawn a single comment till the contest.... Thanks so much...... Jake

Skat A July 3, 2013 at 11:20 PM Congratulations, JOHN :-) A wonderful 5th poem. thank you for choosing my contest........ ............. LOVE * SKAT John Posey July 4, 2013 at 1:35 AM SKAT, Thanks for placing me in your contest.... Now, how about 4th and 5th places?.... Happy 4th of July, my sweet.... Jake