They Must Be Free Poem by Louise Tredoux

Met a former girlfriend of Rudi’s, thought
I would hate her – but I didn’t, she is such
a beautiful person, knew Rudi would always
have good taste in persons, though when
she kissed him so intimately it felt my heart
would break; divorced, she made it clear
she still holds Rudi dear, I decided to set
Rudi free to go to her, I believe that love
should be free, physical touch is not needed
for love, I shall love Rudi from afar if he wants
her back, she’s gorgeous, deserves to be
happy and glad, though the pain of the loss
of what I had will probably shorten my life,
I can’t cling to Rudi if that would break his
heart, when he left with her I went down to
the cave, determined to compose myself
before his return, he did not return last night,
he must be with her, that is fine, I’m packing
up and leaving the flat, he got back the love
of his life, I can’t build my happiness on the
ashes of their unhappiness, if their love has
rekindled, they must be free, I’ll cry only
once - and die in peace...