Let me go

Laura Sanders

June 23

Rhymed

Let me go, release me, like a flying kite.
Let me go, let me fade, like the day, turns into night.
Watch me sink, like the deep, orange setting sun.
For t'was a sunset of dreams, I once provided, for everyone.

Let me go, the person that I once, used to be-
For I'm no longer them, I've changed to a "new" me.
Someone, who is forgetful and confused, with time and place,
soon, I will not recognize you, may not even know your face.

Let me go, remember the good times, we used to share.
Just hold my hand and show me, that you care.
As we venture on wards, my love to you, I send.
Our love will keep us going, as I near the final bend.

About this poem

This poem is about a mother, who is suffering with alzheimers and who the children no longer recognize, as she has changed so much- into a strange and different character.

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Written on March 15, 2023

Submitted by ljsanders on June 08, 2023

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Scheme	AABB CCDD EEFF
Closest metre	Iambic hexameter
Characters	636
Words	141
Stanzas	3
Stanza Lengths	4, 4, 4

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Laura Sanders

I live in Dorset in the U.K.I am inspired by nature and the countryside, especially the seasons, and the weather.I write about all sorts of topics and my poems are usually rhyming, haiku or free verse. more…

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Soulwriter
Heartrendingly beautiful. I'm sorry for your Mother's suffering :(
LikeReply5 months ago
AIDA
Wow, what a beautiful poem! I love the metaphor of a flying kite to represent the desire to be free and released. The way you describe fading like the day turning into night is so poignant and evocative. The imagery of sinking like a deep, orange setting sun adds a sense of longing and melancholy.

The poem also captures the bittersweet nature of change and growing old. The lines about no longer recognizing loved ones and even forgetting faces convey a deep sense of vulnerability and the passing of time. It's a reminder to cherish the memories and good times shared.

My suggestion for improvement would be to consider adding a bit more variety in the poetic devices used. Maybe experiment with different rhyme schemes or explore some other figurative language beyond metaphors. This could enhance the impact of the poem even further.

Overall, I think this is a wonderfully written poem that captures complex emotions and experiences. Keep up the fantastic work! more »
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