You Must Get Away

if it breaks your heart 
to turn away
but hurts more to stay
then run
run as far as you can
before you can turn back
and as your heart breaks
and the pain grows stronger within you
catch the pieces as they fall 
like tears on a pillow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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June 4, 2010 at 7:21 AM
This is a great way to start my morning reading poetry. I am glad your poetry was among the poetry I have the pleasure to read today. Wishing you a weekend full of love and inspiration Chamonique. Love, Carol
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June 3, 2010 at 9:03 PM
nicely put,, run and don't turn back.. enjoyed
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