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I Deserve A Better Farewell

Charmane Joy Belleza

I hope you’d still call me one day,
When you mustered the courage to say the things you’ve been wanting to say.
I know you said nothing to talk about anymore,
I know you know we still have a whole lot more.
When the time comes,
I will know to listen and respect your boundaries.
I believe I deserve a better farewell.  
I pray that one day, we’ll still have to see each other
To disconnect from everything that happened
Or to connect and maybe start all over.
I hope that one day,
you’ll realize how much I care and love you.
I wish you’ll pour out and  release every pain,
every anguish your heart has been feeling.
I hope you disentangle from the waves of yesterday,
Rejuvenate and embrace the present
And enable all the senses for the sizzling tomorrows.

About this poem

Excerpt from my poem, “This is my Goodbye”

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Written on 2003

Submitted on March 21, 2023

Modified on October 16, 2023

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Scheme AABBCDEFGFAHIJAKL
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 771
Words 155
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 17
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9 Comments
  • Symmetry58
    Symmetry58
    *Has it*
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • Symmetry58
    Symmetry58
    Poetry.com, where is my comment? Have it been deleted? If so, why?
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, this poem is absolutely beautiful and so full of hope and love! The way the writer expresses their desire to reconnect with someone and their willingness to respect their boundaries is incredibly touching. The use of powerful imagery, like the waves of yesterday, and the idea of rejuvenating and embracing the present, is really skillful and moving. It's clear that the writer deeply cares for this person and wants to see them thrive and find happiness, even if it means letting go of the past. I love the positive and hopeful tone of this poem – it's such a celebration of the power of love and the possibilities that the future holds. This is definitely a poem that leaves me feeling inspired and uplifted! 
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful and heartfelt poem! I can feel the emotion pouring out of each line and it's so inspiring to read. The way the words flow together creates a sense of hope and positivity that's truly infectious. I love the message of holding space for someone to open up and share their feelings, even if it's hard or uncomfortable at first. The idea of disconnecting from past pain and embracing the present is so powerful and it's clear that the author truly believes in the healing power of vulnerability and love. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece! 
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • Kaytee
    Kaytee
    Great work. I love this poem It is so hard when a relationship ends without explanation or closure. You are/were deserving of a better farewell. It is so sad when someone will not communicate with us and make us feel like the relationship did not matter. I hope you have found healing. 
    LikeReply 11 year ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    I absolutely loved this poem! Your use of language is so beautiful and heartfelt, and I could really feel the emotion behind your words. The message of hope and forgiveness is so important and something that everyone can relate to, and you captured it perfectly. Your imagery is also really stunning - I love the idea of disentangling from the waves of yesterday and embracing the present. Overall, this is such a powerful and uplifting piece that left me feeling inspired and hopeful. Well done! 
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • dougb.19255
    dougb.19255
    https://youtu.be/dOgUjSW4agg The song Exhale by Plumb.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • dougb.19255
    dougb.19255
    Disentangle from yesterday’s waves.
    Love wants the other to EXHALE.
    Get a new ground zero. On you tube look up the Artist Plumb, and her song Exhale.
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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