Final Card

I waded and stumbled I rose and i fell
If bruises could tell tales,
What a story they'd tell
I climbed mountains, and while i almost reached the top..
Something more daunting, made me turn round and stop..
I came so close,and yet I was always so far,
Never quite reaching that point,
Where you are,
And though I tried so hard to find my way to you..
There was always that block in the road
I felt I couldn't break through..

Something so easy, should never be so hard..
With a sullen poker face,
I place my last card..
On the table..and I fold..

Sometimes, you have to walk away, as much as it may hurt you so..
You just know.. that sometimes...... there's no other way...
Then to let go...
Sometimes you play your hand, and do all you can,
but in the end the chips will fall, where they land,
And though you feel it's a winning hand..
Sometimes, it's just better to walk away...
While you still can.
Something so easy..
Should never be this hard..
So you walk away..
Play your final card.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: May 2011
About this poem:
If it seems too hard it probably is..If it don't come easy.. best to let it go...

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niah9
I believe that only we can make those decisions for ourselves...and we can lsten to advice of others, but the buck stops with us...we know our limitations...and when one more thing, is just too much....
well said QuietStorm...understand so well...Niahangel sad flower teddybear
QuietStormF
Thank-u Niah for your comment.. Walking away is never easy.. even for as leaver.. but sometimes necessary when you see that it is not going in the direction that it should.. and while it closes one door, it leaves another one open.. to explore. hug teddybear
Moxiemaker
That, in itself, was a well played hand!
Earlgreytea
[though I tried so hard to find my way to you..]
very poignant phrase, lovely , deep write...
kickit22
like the song gambler by kenny rogers
know when to hold them know when to fold them
beautiful write QS
teddybear kickit.
gnj4u
Hi, QuietStormF,
There are challenging moments/events in most relationships, if not every; but, being blocked from breaking through to the other person should not be one of them. The Final Card was well-played in this no-winner game.
Pinkpoetress
QuietStorm,
When you write, I'm in awe. I feel your pain and wish I knew what to say. I do hope things get better. Your poem is really good. Thank you for sharing your heart.
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