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Separating by Bonnie Florea

Beloved, we must part: as I beg, do not let it be
Calamitous and bitter, it has been in the past
There has been too much sadness and self-pity:
Let us be done with it: forever, now, at last
Never has the sun been more brilliant sitting in the sky.
There have never been more eager hearts, to be free.
Kicking down dragons without our swords.
No longer holding back, we are midnight mammals, which see.
Searching the dark for a different muse.
There is regret. Always, there is regret.
However better it is, that our lives unloose,
As two tall oaks, wind mastered, drenched with light.
Break from the storm with branches out stretched.
Making it back from breaking hearts, wrecked.
Bitter sweet to loosen strings, knots, noose.
Freedom it rings, sadness ensues.
Beloved, we must part: as I beg, do not let it be

Bio: Bonnie has had poetry published in various other publications, such as "Grab the Queen Power" and other such online and offline publications. In July 2005, a book of Bonnie's poetry was published and can be found, at her website and at places such as Amazon and B&N."Uncovering My Eyes" A collection of poetry, under the penname of BK Scarlet. Bonnie is also, looking forward to an upcoming Anthology of Poetry that she helped to put together, that will donate all its sales to The "Children's Wish Foundation." http://localbizalliance.com/bkflorea/shadesofgray.html