don't look back

and soon I will be gone 

and yet 

everso thankful of our time spent 

take the melodramatics away 

you always knew it wouldn’t last forever 

moments do that you know 

pass you by 

and all I ask 

is you remember fondly 

this big love

nestled in a reservation 

full of dancing hearts 

only for you 

we were only ever meant to splash 

in 

and out 

of each others lives 

for now my friend, 

I say continue your journey 

in a forward motion 

don’t look back 

for I have already said my final

toorah …

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Just love this it’s wonderful

[barleygirl]

Going on 63 myself & never been married, haven't lived with a guy in 30 years, so I can really relate to the casual independence being stated here. It seems like it's not widely accepted in our culture for women to be completely comfortable with relationships we splash in & out of. Like we're supposed to be more clingy. Guys always say to me: it's a shame that a woman like you is still single. Now what the f**k does that mean? Your poem is the antidote to all that. I love the acceptance. Some people are not meant to be the kind that stick around. You state this in a gentle & self-assured way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[KWP]

what a fantastic bundle of thoughts - it's so true isn't it - there is a lot within society we are expected to conform to, Any why? Who says so? Because some my frown, then it must be a rule. Life is about experience, many shapes, many times many forms, many relationshiops, many learnings. learnings and awareness can only be achieved through experience, this highs the lows, the loves the losses - it's all there waiting to be shaped then let go but these fleshy bodies of ours.

Thanks BG - you are a gem X

[barleygirl]

**** SMILING *****

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope, not a goodbye dear poet. old age had taught me. More goodbyes than hellos. Thank you for sharing your amazing words and thoughts.
Coyote

[wordman]

do we ever really say goodbye,we carry them in our hearts forever,little things that mean a lot

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am also reminded here of something George Carlin once said..."there's a moment coming, here it comes, it's almost here, here it is, aw s**t, it's gone"

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i have done that splash in and out of each other's lives thing before...sometimes it is better not to overstay a welcome...that happened with my first real girlfriend and probably still the love of my life...due to being young, and me leaving for college, it was best we parted....what is sad is wondering what could have been if we had stayed together, but what is positive is that we never had a chance for the feelings to wear thin...there are only good memories.
we both went on our separate journeys, and yet when we see each other now...there is that look, that feeling that it seems we both still have...deep in the vault.
wow, thanks for this poem...i always like thinking of her...and you reminded.
j.

[KWP]

this is a perfect comment, thanks for sharing, what a delight to look back with a smile on a love that could've been but was what it beautifully was :) moments shared and cherished the way every moment should be :)

Thanks J - much love to you X

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Beautifully poignant in its sadness and yet uplifting in the love of letting someone go with a good heart and without animosity. Nicely penned piece.

[KWP]

cheers my friend X

[Einstein Noodle]

a sad tale says i! :( but not .. recognizing the end is probably as important as the beginning when one thinks about it ... love the "splash" personification ... perfect imagery ... the title is a cliche' but works real good here in my opinion .. i instantly relate .. and the advice is timeless .. universal .. and applies to more than a love relationship ... so glad to have stopped to read this poem ... there is a comfortable feel to it even tho its a "goodbye" ... and a drawn out struggle implied ... so its a cleansing for the speaker ... reading this experience makes me just sit here a minute ... try and grasp it ... as if i am the one who "she" is saying goodbye to :((((((((((((((((((((((
E.

[KWP]

Heyyyyy you ... its the other end of my day this side - it's damn hot too ... Dodger is feeling it - he needs a haircut.

Thanks for the thoughts and time then to write this one.

Coming from the perspective of a gypsy transient soul who has lived and understand the letting go of it all because yes after all it is all lived moment to moment - so you we should enjoy the now - and how lucky I am to have spent this new, right here with YOUUUUUUU!!!! Love ya X

[Einstein Noodle]

i love you too Aussie girl! ;) i thought you might be up! we have a cold blast yesterday and today again ... brrrrrrrrrrrrrr but daffodils are budding ..whats to complain about ??? i imagine Digger will appreciate the loss ... Bella and Beauregard both had their baths yesterday and are feeling pretty ... and very handsome :)