poet John Carter Brown
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To Let You Go

My heart denies my self to lie
My tears find not an eye to cry
No consolation comes from 'bye'
But I must let you go.

For should I not, my soul would fly
Into the dark, and I could die
From mortal stab, through want of try -
I need to let you go.

My spirit breathes a sorry sigh,
But with my heart, does now comply,
For now I know the reason why
I have to let you go:

I love you so.

Submitted: Friday, February 22, 2013
Edited: Friday, February 22, 2013

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(Written Feb 2013)

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  • Joseph Anderson (3/6/2013 1:50:00 PM)

    Mighty darn big, old chap, but get her back or you might regret it. A poignant, touching thought.
    All wrapped up in a brief, well rendered write

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  • Valerie Dohren (2/24/2013 7:12:00 AM)

    Oh so sad, but love often means letting go. Nice write John.

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