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Letting Go
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On a pedestal high up on a shelf
There above me alone you sit by yourself
Out of reach to men not unlike myself
It’s not your fault I blame only myself

I will never be the love that you seek
Nor for your heart shall I ever compete
You were not meant for the old and the weak
And yet your kindness has been so discreet

Protecting the nest from misguided ways
Subtly, gently you kept me at bay
And failing to stop, to not go away
You disappeared from sight, faded to gray

So now for me your message is clear
Sober at last you have nothing to fear
Your heart is your own
Your heart must be free
So staying alone
I will let your heart be

Know only this, if there’s ever a need
In me you are safe from all lust and greed
Unconditionally yours forever I’ll be


© Michael R Wood 2002


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Letting Go for someone's happiness sake demonstrates unconditional love. No one can win in a one-sided love affair.

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 Reviews of "Letting Go"
Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on July 14, 2002
Wow how true that is.
This poem is perfect Michael...well done.
best wishes always
from
kay

Reviewed on July 14, 2002
Yes, I agree with you totally on your footnote. Nice poem!!!!!

Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on July 14, 2002
So much truth here it hurts. Nice write.

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on July 14, 2002
Hi Michael,
This is so beautiful...
To love someone enough to
let them go...
"Is definitely a true love".

Have a great day....
Trixie

Reviewed by Jeanette Foresta
Reviewed on July 14, 2002
Let them go...and they come back...


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