Our footprints in the sand veer off
two different paths they’re treading now
you go on and live your life…
I’ll be here, I’ll be sewing it together
working the thread you taught me to weave
I go on and live my life…
You go on, for we both must grow
push the boundaries of all we can be
I’m grateful for the years in your love
I pray you’ll remember me the same
Even when the brightest spark had faded
and we both knew our time was ending
still you were my best friend
still you gave to me so much
Your fingerprints on my heart will linger
I hope they never fade, a gentle reminder
Now, you must go on and live your life…
I’m sewing it together, here
I’ll go on, as you’re sewing it together too
and I wish you only love…
[2009]
Thanks for reading.
The Lighthouse 
It’s just right. Leaves me soft and thoughtful. Very lovely Tom, even if the path is two and not one. Suzanne 🌷
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Aww, thank you Suzanne. ☺ Sometimes partings are necessary, and essential, even. This poem was me realising and embracing the idea that it’s best to part with love rather than any lingering anger, sadness or bitterness.
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You’re so right and your thoughts are expressed beautifully here 🤗
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And sorry Suzanne, I keep putting the wrong name. I am a fool.
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No worries. No fool 😊. I answer happily to Ellie 🌷
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Sweet sorrowful love sometimes has to part to move on from the pain. Wish you well, Tom.
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Thank you Kimberly, parting can be absolutely necessary and regardless of how painful, I do think it’s essential to focus on wishing the best for the person you left/lost. I think it might even be a shortcut toward happiness for yourself.
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The is beautiful. Love the emotion and imagery. ❤️
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Ah thank you so much. This was definitely written from the heart – once it had finally healed. 🙂
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❤️ Beautifully done 🙂
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So kind. Thank you again AH. x
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Anytime Tom 🙂
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This is beautiful* 😁
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This is what love can do 😊
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The magic is only every waiting for you make peace with it. 🙏🏼
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Truly Tom 😊
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