just walk away

A Poem by dan

"nothing more to see here, folks....just walk away (from the devastation)"

your aura chased me down

and dragged me back in

from the cold,

but then the welcome act grew old

you pulled the slickened mat

to watch me fall.

so now, while breathing fire you fan

those flames to

make them grow;

would you please back off?

just walk away,

just leave and let me go.

the pride you’ve made me swallow,

choking strangles

me within.

the heart that’s in my throat,

beating slower, ever closer

to demise.

so now, while looking backward, I’ve got

no substantial reason

to forgive;

please see it in your heart again…

then just walk away

and let me live.

Music: "Walk Away," by the James Gang

© 2015 dan

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Mara

Powerful write, i love the rhyming, and it makes us think back to our first loves, they are always the hardest to part from, im glad that you've found peace now!

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

Yeah, back when I was young and stupid high expectations led to painful stumbles. A young guy has to.. read more

Kelly Scheppers

You never, ever forget your first love...or so I am told! Good for you that she walked away, Dan...you never would have met your wife!

These old loves certainly make for some mighty fine poetry! ; )

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

It was funny, I hadn't thought about that girl in ages until today there was a local news story abou.. read more

Robert

Reads as a very personal emotional piece Dan. I hope the hurt is mostly gone now. But this piece shos what it was like at least in a glimpse.

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

Some scars fade but never quite disappear. This one left a mark. Thanks so much for the read/review... read more

ANTO

"the heart that’s in my throat,
beating slower, ever closer
to demise." - gut-wrenching imagery Dan.
- The end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one.

Thanks for the RR my friend.

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

ANTO, Thank you so much for your time and read/review. Even we happily married folks can recall past.. read more

Confuser

Dan: Great rhyme and flow and what an emotional ride...you said every word, simply perfectly. I loved it all. Sounds like someone got their heart drug around and finally had enough. Great title, and I especially like the last few lines, let me live..Loved it. Great writing. Dale

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

A simple story of an 18-yo dumbass kid, first love and a nut-crushing girl warming up for future hea.. read more

9 Years Ago

Great writing! You're welcome, but thank you.

Matching Socks

The walking away is difficult no matter who is doing it.
Sometimes for the best though, even if it doesn't seem that way...

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

That first heartbreak is a tough nut to crack, leaving a mark that can still sting a bit 40 years la.. read more

9 Years Ago

No, you don't. :)
I think you'll find many who agree.
I'm not quite there yet in age.. read more

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I'm confused, Dan. Why didn't you walk away if she wouldn't. Property involved? Kids? Anyway, I'm glad that at least it's over now. I assume you are talking about the past because you seem happy with the present. An intense and uniquely YOU write, as always...lynn

Posted 9 Years Ago

9 Years Ago

lynn, I was really young, first-love and all that...a stupid kid allowing a cold-hearted girl to sha.. read more

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fanning flames of pain and hanging around to watch the demise of another is truly cruel... it is only an evil person that lets someone suffer... better to simply leave and let that person find some semblance of life... well-said, Dan!