My dear old Dad used to say, 'ya gotta e cruel to be kind',
and of that understanding I found very hard for me to find,
until into my life you came along
and I now fully understand the song.
I've learned too, that 'when in doubt, one should say 'no',
and to walk away, instead of accepting - 'tis a 'no go'.
As with the fish that is 'small fry',
I let you go - I now say 'good-bye'.
You are not suitable for me,
so I must set you free.
You are too much undersize,
to keep you would be unwise.
I set you free to learn and grow,
and another you will live to know.
I hope there is little pain,
as I set you free to live again.
So swim away my beautiful 'small fry'.
Dive deeply and live long - do not die.
Swim swiflty away, again to be free,
and always remember me - lovingly.
The funny thing about letting go is that it is not being cruel at all, at least I don't think it is. I suppose it depends upon the perspective. And yet either way I have always found letting go to be right - immediately from one side of the coin, or eventually from the other. I'm all for freedom.
Letting go is often a hard thing to do but, following your father's advice, you are able to do this in a generous and loving way. Maybe we can all learn something from your poem, Colleen. Love, Fran xx
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Colleen, interesting fish analogy... I liked the concept. Really well done! ! Brian