Carole Duet Poet Lyric

Set Me Free

Oh Lord,
Set me free.
Set me free.

Help me to forget,
 to stop this regret. 
Help me not to look,
 not to look at his face,
 that makes me long
 long to hear his song.

Oh Lord,
Set me free.
Set me free.

Help me to let go,
 not to love him so.
Help me stop thinking,
 stop thinking of that man,
 wake up and see
 he's forgotten me.

Oh Lord,
Set me free.
Set me free.

Help me who fell hard
 for the gentle bard,
 Help me stop hearing,
 stop hearing his poetry
 and his guitar
 that made him my star.

Oh Lord,
Set me free.
Set me free.
Set me free.
Oh Lord,
Set me free.

By:  Carole O'Terry Duet
Copyright:  1/2/2019
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George D. Miller February 2, 2021 at 5:26 PM Carol, I love everything you write. Half the time I think your writing about me. They are fun to read. Don't stop. George.

Andrea Dietrich January 8, 2019 at 9:21 PM that would make a great song!! I really liked this one. Carole Duet January 8, 2019 at 10:53 PM That was the intention, Andrea. Thanks. Carole

Jennifer Proxenos January 7, 2019 at 11:10 AM To be freed, means that you start to forget, and who wants to forget memories and loves and sacred hearts. Live on remembering my friend. Strong, powerful poem - loved it! Poetry wishes, Jennifer Carole Duet January 7, 2019 at 4:30 PM Thank you so much for reading and commenting, Jennifer.

CayCay Godwin January 6, 2019 at 3:55 PM NO, you cannot be freed, only absorbing will grant relief. Had to say that in response to the emphatic and poetic repetition in your write that demands an answer. Being a bit playful. To say I can relate to this poem would be an understatement, and I'm sure most humans have likewise implored for their heart pain to be released so this has universal appeal. Feel, longing and a bruised heart jump from each line, begging to be sedated. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Carole Duet January 7, 2019 at 4:26 PM Thank you, CayCay. It helps to know I'm not alone in these feelings. I am getting better though as I realize some of my fantasies actually became realities to me...for a while....a long while. Hugs back....Carole

Joseph May January 5, 2019 at 5:11 PM Love sometimes holds us prisoners of emotion and your sad refrain echoes that sentiment.. Carole Duet January 5, 2019 at 11:11 PM So true, Joseph. Thanks. Carole

Charles Messina January 4, 2019 at 9:04 PM The next time he comes around, kick him, that's right, I said "kick him" lol He's a fool to have left such a beautiful soul. Happy New Year, Carole :) Carole Duet January 5, 2019 at 12:51 PM lol...Charles!! You are always so funny...thanks for your "sage?" advice...I think ...ha! Carole :D

Charlie Smith January 4, 2019 at 10:27 AM A sad refrain, very well done Carole, best wishes in the New Year... Carole Duet January 5, 2019 at 12:52 PM Thanks for reading and commenting, Charlie. Carole :D

Kim Rodrigues January 2, 2019 at 9:34 PM A prayer in verse, a sad remembrance, a longing. Nicely done! Carole Duet January 3, 2019 at 6:38 PM Thanks, Kim. Carole

Connie Marcum Wong January 2, 2019 at 2:06 PM Share that love with someone deserving Carole. Someone who appreciates you for the wonderful spirit you are. Your pain was palpable in this beautifully written piece. New Year wishes for a better year in 2019. xxoo Carole Duet January 3, 2019 at 6:39 PM Thank you, Connie. You are very kind. Carole