Leave and Take Up the City

Scream it,

shout, tell everybody

you’re gonna leave.

 

I won’t stop you,

I know better,

but I can’t promise

my heart will understand.

 

You’ve had enough

of these lifeless breaths,

you can’t help what this town

hasn’t done for you,

you just know

what you can do for yourself.

 

You wait for 11:11 to roll

around to make your wish,

hoping magic will grab hold,

and lead you out of here.

 

I scream it,

shout, tell you everyday

you have so much talent

that fills this town twice over,

but that doesn’t mean

I want you to leave.

 

I plead it,

cry, tell you everyday

your image inspires

the very best of me,

and I’m not willing

to let it all go.

 

I wonder how you feel,

if you go past the elevating joy,

and remember that I’m staying

right where you found me.

 

I can’t promise

my heart will understand,

but I know better,

I won’t stop you;

You’re gonna leave.

Reviews

[Clarisse Nanoit]

My first impression: GORGEOUS poem. Paints a well-constructed picture. Now time to reread because I kept reading it all wrong the first time...

Wow. Very sad. It's kind of like saying, in summary, "You deserve better than our hometown has to offer, and ever though I don't want you to leave me behind, I know I have to let you go." Very pretty, girlfriend. Very nice title. A gorgeous piece. I rather enjoyed your use of italics, and think you finally took a little to my style to say what you had to say. IT'S A MIRACLE! I never thought our styles would ever come together, but I believe this may be a hybrid. lol. Very nice. I love this poem. *FAVORITE*

[Georgia Gypsy]

OH!! how sad my friend, the emotion is very riveting...makes me wonder if you are speaking to someone----or to yourself??!!
either way, great poem Kristin!!