Farewell

Sometimes you just gotta let go of the past

Farewell to you, my void and weary soul;

Farewell to this, the torment in my mind,

Farewell to that, the past which haunts me whole,

Farewell to you, who left me far behind.

So long ago, in cold dark tales before

The raven bowed his head to Life’s decree

And Death, still sated, took his cares  off-shore

And life could be as it was ought to be.

The past still weighs a hefty pound each day

And those who carry, shall they know the load

For naught can tear that safety strap away

While those who carry keep their solemn code.

Farewell, I say, to all that brings the night,

Consumed no more, now see with clearest sight.

Reviews

[Pete]

Many great lines but favorites - "And Death, still sated, took his cares off-shore
And life could be as it was ought to be." Very true but easier said than done. Nice job.

[Hotwater]

"I can see clearly now the rain has gone" ... This line springs to mind as I read this super work.

*bird*

[Mazie]

hahaha yes it does. I guess it's a common theme in a sense :p

[Stanley Wilson]

great poetry loved the content

[Mazie]

thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[Peacegal]

Great writing here, I like it.:)

[Mazie]

Thank you very much ^^

[jennifer little]

loved this poem it is really amazing great write keep up the good work

[Mazie]

Thank you ^_^ it means a lot, I'm glad you like it :)

[jennifer little]

ur welcome

[Terpsichore]

Enjoyed this. The turn,(usually the part when there is a stumble,) the form, the count, is all spot on, and the message comes across loud and clear.

I like the sonnet form, have written several, and I cannot abide it when it's done badly.

T

[Mazie]

Thank you so much ^^ nice to meet another sonnet writer :D

[George Peck]

This is great sounds like an inspirational poem that you read to start your day. I know I would love to wake up to that poem its really great. Thanks

[Mazie]

Thank you so much George! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree.
"Farewell, I say, to all that brings the night,
Consumed no more, now see with clearest sight."
I like the logic and the good wisdom in the poetry. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Mazie]

Thank you very much Coyote :) I'm glad you liked it :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I did and you are welcome.

[Malister Mikey]

A good poem about moving on from the past this is one of the hardest things to do and not many ever will. Good write

[Mazie]

Thank you :)