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Walking Away

Walking Away I walked away today Something has changed My thoughts, my emotions have jolted to a halt. I do not feel the same as I did yesterday A wall of magnitude has completely blinded my view To barricade the ones that have steadily darkened each hidden crevice And to protect my tethered heart Everyone has their breaking points No more left to give I have a new life to live! The disappointment of what could have been Is what aches me so poorly And the grasping of hope of one day observing a better you... The softness of my intentions have become solid and firm Once upon a time, I promise I did care But this cloak of a fool I will no longer wear Each and every day I opened my door for you Allowing you to walkthrough Granting you access to my private domain To which only a few have remained Today the life you once knew is no more As you watched me close my opened door Walking away Walking away Walking away...from you Copyright@Tammy Bowers 2021

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Susan Lawrence

Date: 3/6/2021 7:52:00 AM

Tammy , beautiful, poignant, sad and revealing. “But this cloak of a fool I will no longer wear “ Love your words and strength. Congratulations on POTW ! All the best , Susan :)

P.S. Awtry

Date: 3/5/2021 5:54:00 AM

Excellent writing. The opening draws us in and gets right to the point. The ending fading and wistful... Especially liked the line "grasping of hope at one day observing a better you". Congratulations on POTW

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 3/1/2021 6:30:00 AM

A poem SO deep and emotional. Lovely, "no more left to give, I have a new life to live".... and the determination to " walk away"... Congrats on your well deserved POTW... Hugs ~ Ani

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/28/2021 6:55:00 PM

An amazingly gentle and tender yet firm resolve, not to trauma bond. Congrats on POTW

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/28/2021 6:33:00 PM

A deep emotional write, Tammy, well written, congratulations on your POTW:)

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/28/2021 1:52:00 PM

Hi Tammy, Congratulations on getting the poem of the week. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/28/2021 1:47:00 PM

"But this cloak of a fool, I will no longer wear" Such a tender thought. The heart is weak and fragile, and must be handled with care. This is beautiful and emotional, all at the same time. Congratulations Tammy, on Poem of the Week. ~ Brandy

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/28/2021 1:43:00 PM

Congrats on POTW. I must say it was an excellent choice. There is much wisdom to contemplate. ;0)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/28/2021 1:27:00 PM

BIG congrats Tammy on poem of the week. A powerful, emotive write.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/28/2021 9:02:00 AM

Tammy, congratulations on your POTW.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/28/2021 8:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. A wonderful story/write. I love you line, "As you watched me close my opened door." Sometimes this is needed with family and friends. May you find joy and blessings. Have a wonderful day/week with you win.............

Constance La France

Date: 2/28/2021 7:36:00 AM

Tammy, fantastic poem, it takes a lot of courage to walk away and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE WEEK, very deserving _Constance

Tania Kitchin

Date: 2/28/2021 7:05:00 AM

Tammy, congratulations on POTW, sometimes walking away is the best solution, well done!

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 2/28/2021 4:45:00 AM

Congratulations on Potw. Enjoy the honour friend. Take care, Rama

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 2/24/2021 6:48:00 PM

This is very powerful, Tammy, and so well-written ... I immediately wanted to read it again. I've been there ... more than once. Adding to my faves!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/23/2021 1:03:00 PM

Wow, Tammy, this newest one from you is filled with such emotion. I need to hunt down the one you read on Adam. Also, the other one you read at the end of the interview. Is it up here at Soup? I am so sorry for the death of your brother Samuel. My condolences.