I Will Let You Go

By cre

In the dwindling release of the dark-bark trees
And the decaying crunch of deciduous leaves
I will let you go.
With the ending prayer of a fallen grace
And the last tear traced down a sullen face
I will let you go.
At the last shuffling step on a broken path
And the emptiness found at the end of wrath
I will let you go,
And I will return to me.

I will let you go,
Like the stars that fall from a dawning sky,
And the sun that leaves the sea
I will let you go,
And I won't look back
And I will return to me.

In the beginning of knowledge and the end of hate
And a trust that's founded on more than fate
I will let you go.
With the courage gained from the life I've lived
And the peace that only my heart can give
I will let you go.
At the final farewell to a journey well-made
And silent respect at the end of the day
I will let you go.
And I will return to me.

I will let you go,
Like the wind that fades with the passing storm
And the rain that falling flees
I will let you go
and I won't look back
And I will return to me.

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Published on Thursday, June 12, 2003. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "I Will Let You Go"

On Friday, June 16, 2023, in2th3Abyss (34) wrote:

the metaphors you use are perfection. this flows beautifully. i love the way your repeat i will let you go, and the return to me is so important, it is everything. stunning
On Wednesday, July 30, 2014, whisperingwalls (210) wrote:

A beautiful stand of the soul.
A former member wrote: I read this for the first time ten years ago. I was under a different screen name then... But anyways. I probably think about this poem once a month. I created another account just to find and read it again. I've been reading it all day. It is the only thing that has given me hope that I might finally walk away from this relationship. I've been freaking out asking myself "what am I without her?" When I should be thinking of ways to return to myself. This relationship has taken me to a dark place. But this piece gives me a little token of hope to turn between my knuckles. Thank you so much.
On Saturday, May 17, 2014, Lydia Jade (1332) wrote:

This...exactly this. ^^
A former member wrote: It is so hard to let go...
On Sunday, February 12, 2012, Clydes_Bonnie (53) wrote:

Beautiful...so heart wrenching and yet empowering. I love this, thank you.
On Saturday, December 22, 2007, italianbella (183) wrote:

this actually brought tears to my eyes I understand the overall feeling of this write its simply amazing youre amazing such beautiful works of art youve created:)
A former member wrote: I had to come back to read this again. I think it means more to me now than it did when i read it for the first time some months ago. It has a serene elegance about it. ....-Samone
On Monday, November 20, 2006, urbanhumility (1158) wrote:

wholesome............and most healing......
A former member wrote: this is one of the best poems i have read in a long time. this is astounding, well-written, has a classic style, and is so driven. i feel like i have gained so much from reading this. ....-samone
A former member wrote: "In the beginning of knowledge and the end of hate And a trust that's founded on more than fate" breath taking. this is beautiful
On Sunday, August 14, 2005, Elegant Kiss (178) wrote:

.. Jesus. What a wonderful random click - Thank you for this.
On Tuesday, May 24, 2005, Serenity (469) wrote:

Words cannot express the beauty of this peice. Inspirational and truly amazing.
On Thursday, August 12, 2004, Zara Synn (57) wrote:

this IS very inspirational; the repetition of "I will let you go" becomes a sort of mantra...I really love this.
On Thursday, July 22, 2004, blackdarkness (227) wrote:

i wish I was strong enough to feel this way right now...
On Thursday, April 29, 2004, Stranger (263) wrote:

Inspirational and courageous. After reading this, I felt like, perhaps, I too can find the strength to let go and “return to me”. Thank you.
A former member wrote: Wow, sometimes You cant let a person Go So easily, Great Poem,
On Tuesday, April 6, 2004, BoldSolitude (214) wrote:

To return to self, a sometimes overpowering feeling when you've been in a relationship that you feel you've sacrificed too much.
A former member wrote: Ironically I was just debating what I should do with the person I really care about. So I came on the site and read this amazing poem and I think it's high time I returned to me. Great job!
A former member wrote: I am enchanted by this entire poem...but I just can't get over the line "And the sun that leaves the sea"...It's just beautiful. >Storytime<
A former member wrote: Whoa....that poem got me here........That was a really good write. I like the story, it has a good, depressed, dark feel to it and sadly a broken heart...That's what i feel anyway but keep up the good work! Check out my song if you like!
On Sunday, October 19, 2003, OLd SouL (717) wrote:

I found this very uplifting. reminds me of the moment I conquered my first broken heart. so hard to let go, yet so righteous in the feeling of overcoming such an unhealthy addiction. your words are beautiful, metaphors fantastic. *sigh* well done.
On Monday, August 4, 2003, Rebel_Angel (321) wrote:

This is very good! I wish I could write like u! Great Job!
On Tuesday, July 29, 2003, Sky Singer (153) wrote:

phenominal work... i am also finding myself in jealousy; therefore, it is not needed for me to tell you that you have an amazing tallent -- you already know :)
On Wednesday, July 2, 2003, CharlottesWeb (509) wrote:

Mmmm….how to say OMG…without sounding cheap. WHERE in the world did you come up with all the metaphors in this!!!!???? I am so jealous, but absolutely elated for you. This is an amazing work, something at the top of the barrel! You should be boastful and
On Wednesday, July 2, 2003, CharlottesWeb (509) wrote:

and proud of this little gem…I am, and I am not the writer. But I feel like going around and saying “I know the person who wrote this!!!” ~DW~
On Sunday, June 15, 2003, KittyStryker (710) wrote:

gorgeous work, cresie my sweet!
On Saturday, June 14, 2003, diavolessa (207) wrote:

I felt like this... regret is the worst feeling in human nature...
A former member wrote: I say this to the other half of myself, occasionally and I still hold her closer than comfort allows...this touches personally and it's beautiful.
On Saturday, June 14, 2003, Armand (54) wrote:

yet another gem replete with quotable (if not plagiarizable) lines, my favorite - "Like the wind that fades with the passing storm" . i wish i had your motivation if just to create such beautiful verse.
On Thursday, June 12, 2003, manywalks (747) wrote:

Eloquent beauty in motion. ~ mw
On Thursday, June 12, 2003, Zahgurim (29) wrote:

now that...is truely poetic, absolutely
A former member wrote: Very wonderful poetry cre. It made me kinda sad tho. Not your fault, just been thinking a lot about some people, and missing them greatly... :)
A former member wrote: this slowed time... i read it again and again