I will not visit art galleries <br />With you in mind. <br />Buying books <br />And postcards <br />In order to <br />Share the beauty <br />With you. <br /> <br />I will not fix scenes in my head <br />Remembering every detail <br />Of trees blossoming, <br />Birds flying, <br />People interacting. <br />Ready to relate it <br />To you. <br /> <br />I will not write poetry <br />Revealing my private thoughts <br />And inner feelings. <br />Knowing every word <br />Will be <br />Lapped up <br />By you. <br /> <br />I will not intrude on your depression <br />And solitude, <br />Searching out <br />Touching scriptures, <br />Encouraging words, <br />And loving thoughts <br />For you. <br /> <br />No, <br />No more. <br />I will cancel you from my life <br />Just as thoroughly <br />As you <br />Have cancelled me <br />From yours.<br /><br />Sallie Howson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/goodbye-122/
