Time To Go

Sometimes you need to cut the ties.
Not everyone is a friend.
If they've used you, made you cry,
its time for it to end,
your peace of mind to tend.

Sometimes you need to let go.
Move on and start anew.
If their friendship was just a show
and their motives were untrue,
then do what's best for you.

Sometimes friendships come and go.
They aren't all meant to last.
When their true colours start to show
its time to put it in the past,
to walk away and walk fast.

Look forward, don't look back.
There are others who are true.
The trick is having the knack
of knowing who is bad for you 
and bidding them a fond adieu.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Roper Avatar
October 2, 2015 at 12:28 PM
Sometimes it is hard to cut the cord. Wonderful write!!
Rigoler Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 8:43 PM
Nicely written and wise, Francine, whether you're writing from experience or not. Best to you in your writing endeavors – and making new friends. / M
Ryerson Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 2:05 PM
MOST wise and insightful Quintain my friend...Gonna try to do one for your contest if I can come up with something decent AND if it's not too late...
Roberts Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 2:22 PM
still lots of time to get one done Tim
Lindley Avatar
August 15, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Most wise words and the poem reflects that wisdom and spirit. Solid 7 for this one my friend. Glad to see you back and presenting your art in great form! A7
Dietrich Avatar
August 15, 2015 at 10:55 AM
recently someone pissed me off for the last time too, Francine. So for me, this poem is very real!! (well, I will always forgive and forget) but I think this person got a silly idea in their head and simply won't let it go. So it's best for my peace of mind to have them out of my life! good seeing a new poem of yours up! I love that YOU love forms like Quintain, and I hope I can finally do your contest challenge soon.
Cw Avatar
August 13, 2015 at 11:38 PM
Oh so very true and wise of you to write this beauty of a poem. Elegant words coming from a very wise woman. Take care and wishing you the best.... Theresa
Allison Avatar
August 13, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Wise words indeed Francine - cutting ties on a friendship is difficult but sometimes it simply has to be done:-) hugs jan xx
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