It’s never too late to leave when it’s wrong
There’s no happiness in your face
All were meant to be happy, and not to settle
Figure it out; you’re not in your place
I understand you told me long ago
That I wasn’t the one for you
That’s okay with me as long as you’re free
To do what you want to do
Don’t let the fear of loneliness
Cripple you from doing what’s right
Get off your butt go down the road
And don’t be afraid of the night
© 2011 Michael Yost
http://jinglepoetry.blogspot.com/p/poetry-potluck-monday_29.html
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This is so true. Sometimes people live their whole lives wishing they’d taken the chance to live it differently than the way that they have. Life is so fleeting to spend the last years wishing we had done it differently when sometimes all we need is some courage to take that leap of faith.
Lovely prose and, thanks for visiting me and leaving yours.
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The heart betrays as it confuses what may have been love to the fear of not being loved at all.
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I like this! “Don’t let the fear of loneliness
Cripple you from doing what’s right” Right on~!
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What can be so evident to us may never be realized by the ones affected.
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agreed,
smiles.
Happy Potluck!
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And of the daylight, but it would have been a weird title..
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Too true; too many people are scared to take that chance.
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If only everyone would listen to me I could solve all the problems in the world….. Yeah.. Right… Big Grin
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wow. strong. letting go with force of mind.
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Thanks and tell your daughter Happy Birthday for me. She did a great thing for you.
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When the heart has been hurt one too many times, it can be scary trying love again.
I’m all for love and romance, so I might be biased on this subject.
Lovely write.
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But to be stuck in a unhappy relationship is the worst.
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Ever to be held back… ever to long for another way… still destiny awaits our efforts to step from the darkness.
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Said with true understanding
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Let’s overcome the night together, now I am no longer afraid of it =P
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My sentiments exactly, but I am probably not the best choice. I have no hidden agenda, but an agenda nonetheless.
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Great poem, and great message, we should do what makes us happy. Thanks for sharing!
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And to realize that we are not happy..
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Love is just like your poem: a song of freedom… to be or to go away!
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Thank you for that observation.
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So true….painful decision to make and traumatic after effects sometimes, when you’ve been in a relationship or marriage for a long time. But tis still better to make that move and live true to oneself , rather than forever compromising and convincing oneself that all is well. i can vouchsafe for that. It must be done with a clear head though and not just as a result of an emotional roller coaster ride on a silly afternoon.
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I agree with you, but sometimes it takes a fall from the roller coaster to realize what has been going on in your life. Or to be sitting on the side of the road as the caravan pulls away. Agreed not on a silly afternoon.
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ha! so right! it is never to late to leave when it is wrong. lovel it! 🙂
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Thanks Ina!
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Sad but true but it looks like love when you still want the person to be happy. Wonderful words of life.
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Thanks Teri. Your visit and words mean a lot!
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A strong write! And always good advice.
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Gratitude accepted and Given.
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Fear is a strong motivator for many, and often the thing that blocks change. This is a great proverbial piece, booguloo.
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I understand and yet I hope as well. Thanks Kim!
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Those last two lines were worth the whole poem!
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Only if they follow the advice. smiles..
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Sometimes when one doesn’t give a hoot,
It’s time to stand up and give ’em a boot!
Life is too short to be loved wrong,
As one leaves play a sad song,
My heart is not stone it still beats strong,
But life is too short to be loved wrong.
If someone is not happy being with you,
Both neeed to consider just what to do,
Relationships are work, not fun and games,
Giving up of self, not assigning out blame,
Love can be a war, love can be a treat,
Tear down the walls, it’s a two way street!
You gave good advice. Don’t let fear hold you back. Choose to be happy without expecting someone else to make you happy or go.
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Never would have expected a poem for a comment, but I do like it! I appreciate your supporting comments as well.
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Fear paralyzes so many from living true to one’s self … taking the first step is the hardest. Great piece … words of truth ring through and through!
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Thanks Becca.
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this was something i can relate to, sometimes we always wished we took the road less travelled, the one we were afraid to have taken when it got offered to us, instead we let our fears stop us from doing so, then we end up in a life of loneliness and we try so hard to get to a place to find that same gratification we once had…
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I think a lot of us put ourselves in this position. Here’s to breaking the spell.
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Another poem encasing a wise wisdom. Nicely done, Michael.
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Thanks Jamie!
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This is wonderful I agree so much wisdom and understanding in this poem. I am very impressed.
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Thanks, I really appreciated all the positive comments.
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Fantastic write! I’ve always found that the hardest thing to do was to be encouraging someone to go down the path though you just so wished would end up being a u-turn
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Yes indeed.
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We can only be truly happy if we won’t let our fears stop us from doing what we believe can make us truly happy.
A beautiful and well written poem 🙂
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Thanks, Katherine!
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Amazing how the same theme keeps popping up places. Or maybe not so amazing;: it’s one we all know well. I love the seond verse, so emotionally strong, full of conviction and understanding.
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If you do think about it, there are a lot of people “misplaced” out there. Hopping this could make a difference in someone’s life.
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Late on my potluck. This is a very to relate to for most. Nice work
my post was here.
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Thanks and I enjoyed yours as well.
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