The Ties that Bind

I set you free cause you hungered to go
You gnawed for so long on our family tie
Chewed at the cord till you made me cry
Well, goodbye my dear one, be free and fly

Perhaps one day when your wings hang low
You'll remember my hands that held you near
You'll remember my eyes welled up with tear
You'll remember my smile that quelled your fear

But then up you'll soar to the heavens you follow
You'll chastise yourself for thoughts you entertain
You'll bring out the waters of jealousy and pain
And wash away all traces of the love you disdain

So, be free my dear one, be free in your mind
While I'll hold you in secret, by the ties that bind

Reviews

[Bare Trees]

Hmm, my only question would be who are you referring to as far as family tie? A husband, a son, a brother? This is a good poem on your part and one that feels as though you've given permission for them to learn on their own how much you gave to them. The third verse i slightly obscure and there could be a couple of comma inserted: Well goodbye my dear one, be free and fly
Be free my dear one, be free in your mind.

Good poem from you Sharleen.