Go.

I have not left. Still, my instincts

tell me to       Go.

     Unleash. Release the weight of binds

that tie with nautical knots

like chinese finger traps

     unable and unwilling to let       Go.

 

There's no E.T.A. or departure to     Go.

Yet I am nervous to stay,

     second nature calling from the wilderness

of wide unknowns,

streets with unfamilal names

urging my bones to flesh      to   Go,

     unbuckle the hold that has us - accessories

to stabilize that which I attach to - like

a belt or a shoe or two    for tea for pairs

     Friends familiar with a smile

a warm embrace of truth

driving thru  food for thought       to Go.

 

I will not falter, although I am afraid

the voices in my head

say    Go.

     But my common sense and

devotion to us, keep us  close

argues that I must stay

to watch over us - no more     goes

doubt - it is insane to

     Go.

     Because I am needed,

more over wanted

to be the towel for your glistening stress

the stitching to wounds redressed

the calm before

     and yes, even after

     I am made to           Go,

with the commotion of midnight thunder

and closing eye of our storms,

I will conquer our collected fears

I will keep the faith       to stay

     with us,  at home...

I will naught                        Go.

Because I love you so...

Reviews

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Very nice .. go or Stay? Many reasons to go , more to stay and a fear of leaving perhaps makes staying more favorable..good writing.

Chloe
xoxo

[lauren emily]

I like this piece! Though there are reasons to go, there may be bigger reasons to stay.
Nice work,
~Lauren

[Chris Willits]

I like the whole style and theme of this poem. The words speak out to me very clearly and strongly making me think of myself and past decisions. Very creative good job!