Notes For Leaving Poem by Sonya Florentino

Notes For Leaving

Rating: 5.0


If you ever leave me
Leave me in the fall
And let me have the whole
of winter to mourn

Don’t ever dare leave me
in the spring
To spend the whole of
summer alone and crying

If you ever leave
Leave me in the night
Don’t interrupt a dream
To tell me lies

And lastly, please
Don’t leave a note goodbye
It wouldn’t help me
understand why

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Patti Masterman 20 October 2009

Wow; you are so inspiring. Notes for Leaving is a killer title. I love the bit about don't wake me from my dream (which might be wonderful who knows) just to lie to me as you are on your way out of my life forever. Love that a song inspired this gem! ! (smile)

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Rakesh Bedi 20 October 2009

tha concluding para is very touching, sonya.....

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Sandra Martyres 25 October 2009

This is a refreshing piece Sonya all the more since it has been inspired by Stevie Wonder's song.....I agree with Patti, the title is brilliant...10+++++++++

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Kesav Easwaran 02 November 2009

'If you ever leave Leave me in the night Don’t interrupt a dream To tell me lies'... good poem...expresses a lot of truth in response to lies...the quoted lines i liked most...thanks...10

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Estrella Baldemosa 02 November 2009

the 3rd stanza is very interesting. i think the liar is the coward...a 10+

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This is a very interesting title for a poem. It reminded me of 'Dear John, how I hate to write...... It is a coward's way out really, but if things are absolutely impossible with no communication, at least it can serve a purpose. You have written it beautifully bringing in the seasons and I loved it all. 10 Karin

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Susan Jarvis 29 October 2009

There is definitely the need for a book on 'The Etiquette of Abandonment' - and your Notes for Leaving would have pride of place! S :)

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Yelena M. 25 October 2009

I just love the title! The inspiration born by the song is quite justified in your lines. A very lovely poem, thanks for sharing, Sonya. Yelena M.

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Sonya Florentino

Sonya Florentino

Manila, Philippines (residing NYC)
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