This door has closed in my face,
And I am left staring at it in shock.
I never thought I'd come to this place
Where here is where I no longer belong.
You don't need me anymore, like you used to.
Now days I am just slowing you down,
Like some sort of rock in your shoe.
The thought hurts like none other could.
So I guess it is time for me to say goodbye,
And step to the side, my job here is done.
And as I watch you take off and fly,
I know there is another door waiting for me.
Author notes
Thinking of some kids that I helped raise, that are now all grown up, and ready to strike out alone.
A contest entry
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Comments
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wow this is very original, not like anything I've read before.
very sad
"I am just slowing you down,
Like some sort of rock in your shoe."
love that -
this is a sad poem the tought that your kids dont need you anymoore thanks for sharing and god bless you forever and always love dianna lee green also knowned as serenity lynn silvermoon
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awww. man i get this. i don't think i can directly relate to it but i can make a senerio for myself where i relate to it very well. and its a very sad thing to think about. great writee =]
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