You Must Leave Me Poem by Edwina Reizer

YOU MUST LEAVE ME

You must leave me as I was before.
You must let me be at peace.
You must not hold on to my heart anymore.
My heart you must release.

Yes, I love thee like the sky loves the sun
and know that I always will.
Yes, I love thee like children love to run
with hearts that are racing still.

I cannot be left with just your voice
although it’s the voice I hear.
My needs are selfish where you’re concerned.
I need all of you, my dear.

I need your hands, your mouth, your smile,
your passion and your heart.
And since that’s near impossible
you must leave me. You must depart.

The music will change when you go.
No longer will melodies play
like they did when first we met, my love,
no longer on any day.

You must leave me as I was before,
despondent and not knowing why?
You must leave me now, my love and know
that I’ll love you until I die.