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WHEN TO CLOSE THE DOOR

and open another

By Margaret BrennanPublished about a year ago 1 min read

WHEN TO CLOSE THE DOOR

And open another

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When you said good-bye,

You tore my world apart.

How could I go on

With such a broken heart?

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You said there was someone new

Who treated you like a king;

I guess there’s not much value

In a golden wedding ring

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You slipped it off so easily,

Oh, so many times.

But the last time was forever.

You’re no longer mine.

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I never thought you’d ever lie

When you took me as your wife.

I believed the things you told me,

When you said I’d share your life.

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I thought then, there was nothing left

Since you tore my world in two.

The tears I cried each lonely night

Were all because of you.

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But time has come, I know it dear,

As the last teardrops filled my eyes,

To close the door on memories

And say my last good-byes.

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Don’t waste a moment of your time;

I’ll be fine, just wait and see.

For now and in my future

I’ll stay true to ME!

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No longer will you keep me down,

Or dampen my ambition.

I will stand up tall and proud

With no more trepidation.

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As I said, and I meant it well,

I’ll stay true to me!

As of now, and it’s been way too long –

I am finally free!

inspirational

About the Creator

Margaret Brennan

I am a 78-year old grandmother who loves to write, fish, and grab my camera to capture the beautiful scenery I see around me.

My husband and I found our paradise in Punta Gorda Florida where the weather always keeps us guessing.

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  • Denise Larkin7 months ago

    A great read and wonderfully expressed.

  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a year ago

    I am finally free. That means a lot.

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    Wow. Great poem describing a break up that goes OK for the woman.❣️

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    These would and will be get divorce vows if there was such a thing. Good work and be true to yourself.

  • You are the most important person in your life always remember that

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