Adieu

I gave up a friend today

His life and mine were twined

The sorrow I thought to feel

Is subtly sublime

 

I gave up a friend today

For his sake and for mine

And in giving up

I gained one new as a friend of mine

 

I gave up a friend of mine

Of who I still hold dear

But now I see clear and true

With eyes of happy tears

 

Of she and he a joy I feel

And grateful gratitude

For the one he chose

Has a heart of gold

 

I wish for them the best in life

I wish them peace and joy

I wish for them the best

For here and ever more

 

So now I wish you both adieu

And happily I watch you go

Arm in arm and hand and hand

For both of you I now hold dear

 

My sorrows are gone

For how could I weep in sorrow

For lost tomorrows

When I know you both so well

 

 

 

© 2011 Norma M Sutton

 

Reviews

[zainul]

You sacrificed your friends and wished both of them adieu.
You got peace of mind in return.
This is how one is rewarded for the donation she/he makes.

[Bare trees]

Sentiments like this must come from a special place inside the heart and not many possess them. This is a warm poem and you did it very well. Your heart sounds bigger and wiser then most.

[Flaming Coal]

This is one of the most well written poems I have read in a while. I love the meaning and the feeling behind it! :) Great job! :)

[Laughing-Bear]

My Dear Writing Friend,
I am sorry my posting of my thoughts on this write has taken so long, but I have been in the bush. Your poem was excellent with its delivery of mature emotion flowing through like a gentle warm rain on a summer’s eve. A treasure that I would think your friends will hold dear for life. I am not familiar with the word adu, what is its meaning?

Blessings, Laughing-Bear

[Michael X]

intensely intentful, heartfully emotive, wow.

[Marie Harrison]

Beautiful poem
Very touching