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Walk Out

I'm not the one keeping you here

By David E. PerryPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Walk Out
Photo by Ronald Cuyan on Unsplash

I Thought You Said You Were Leaving Me
Why In The World Are You Still Here
Said You Wanted To Be Free
The Key Is In Your Hand
Just Open The Door
And Walk On Out
Do Not Look
Behind
You

heartbreak

About the Creator

David E. Perry

Writing gives me the power to create my own worlds. I'm in control of the universe of my design. My word is law. Would you like to know the first I ever wrote? Read Sandy:

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  • Esala Gunathilake2 years ago

    Tricky to understand, a great poem.

  • Margaret Brennan2 years ago

    He did once and I told him no. Then he never tried again. I was better for that.

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