Letting Go

Letting Go

You felt stiff in my arms, unyielding

my hands gripping your shoulders

fingers digging into flesh

willing you to give in

but you would not soften

and slowly I let go

The moment plays in my mind

and it is strange

how something that seems so insignifigant

the feel of you pulling away

lingers painfully

The air was heavy

as we stood in the late spring wind

I cannot remember our words

only the weight of silence between us

as you turned to walk away

A year has passed

and yet I still hear the sound of your voice

I can see how you looked at me

your eyes holding mine until my lips would quiver

I had so much that I wanted to say

"Nothing is ever completely over," you tell me

but I'm not sure what that means to you.

"I can't get close enough," I whispered in your ear

and you laughed

I had never wanted so much to be part of someone's soul...

for once to give my heart away

the walls around me crumbling

I never wanted to steal from you

and slowly I let go.

Angela Minard 2012©