Before Leaving

Before Leaving

 

Before I leave you

In the morning

Lay the blue dress

I once bought you

On the floor

And stand before me naked

For the last time

Without shame or pity in your eyes

 

Come rest a while beside me

There are things I have to say

Thank you for your smiles and tears

They meant a lot to me

More even than the white hair

You once offered me

And more than all our night times

And the places we have been

 

Try and understand me

There are things I have to do

And still places yet to see

But how I envy those remaining

Left to find you

Now that I set you free

 

In spite of all those absences

I still loved you from a distance

Although you came and went

Like some faithful truant lover

Just like those flowers in the garden

On that crazy afternoon, last summer

Reviews

[Lorry]

If only all ends could be so amicable, what a wonderful world that would be. Not only would the pain and acrimony dissolve, but just think of all those liars, I mean lawyers throwing themselves out of their corner offices, win win.
But then again, if it is that amicable, you'd E mad to leave 😊
Nice one sir.

[Neville]

... thank you Loz 😊 :)

[Poetic Beauty]

Some lovers leave beautiful memories in their wake. Even if they weren’t meant to last

[Neville]

Yes, absolutely .. and thank you for noticing :)

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome

[Mrudula Rani]

There is so much nostalgia in this poem. "In spite of all those absences I still loved you from a distance ." patience has a limit I suppose!

[Neville]

I am most grateful for your consideration of these words of mine, many thanks, Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

It is my pleasure

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem. I liked the feel of honest thoughts and real needs.
"Lay the blue dress
I once bought you
On the floor
And stand before me naked
For the last time
Without shame or pity in your eyes"
The above lines. So damn good. Thank you Neville for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

I did not need an imagination for this one. Tis a true story my friend. Thank's again.....N

[Coyote Poetry]

A good story and memory. A lasting memory and you are welcome my friend..

[Cassie]

I love the pictures you paint in your poetry, this is visual and i have enjoyed it, except i have a question...
why did you let her go???

[DIVYA]

This poem is absolutely beautiful in its expression of selfless love. Love has to be released without bitterness sometimes and you make that point flawlessly here. The imagery of the blue dress and the flowers in the summer garden are breathtaking!

[Neville]

You are far too kind my friend, but thank you all the same, thank you very much indeed......N

[DIVYA]

It was a pleasure to read. Your latest piems are so good.

[Neville]

Yeah, I hope to be a half decent piet one day....