Significant

If I told you not to come back,
would you listen--
knowing that to ignore me
would be what I needed most.

To not listen to me when
I say that I want to be free and
not listen 
when I say that I need
time and space and flight--
don't hear me when I say that it doesn't matter

if you pay me no mind--

hear me when I say that it doesn't matter
right now
at this moment--
paying me no mind

is the most significant thing you could ever do.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 21, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Nice one, enjoyed this one. ..P.D.
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July 21, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Here I sit with lots to do,....... but.......I would rather read poetry written by you. Wishing you a day filled with inspiration Carol. Love, Carol
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