i could© GERALD ENGLAND
have closed
the door
not let
you go
i left
it open
you left
i had hoped
you might
have stayed
the door
being open
you not
passing through
so as
you go
i only
ask
be careful
how you close
the door
behind
you
Composed: Sheffield, 1st September 1972
Publications
1972 FOR HER VOLUME ONE (Pontefract, Poet's Press of Osgoldcross)
1992 Roads (UK)
1993 Quickenings (USA)
So sad. I'm almost always the one walking out. Some kind of attachment problem I developed early on. Been with Tessa for ten years, now, though. If I ever lost her, the walking out would probably start all over again. I'm keeping her as long as possible.
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