Let us take leave, you and I.
Taking Leave,
You and I
Now let us
Find indulgence
In one anther’s person.
Let us wander the
Intimate hills and valleys
Of the soul encasing
Landscapes
We know so well.
We will call sanctuary
In each other’s arms
And find refuge
In the embrace.
You will lie still from
The thoughts that tangle.
I will listen to
Your steady breathing.
We will take leave of
The wars of the world
And the cares that bind.
We will forgive and forget
Yesterday,
Make peace
With tomorrow
And take pleasure
In today.
Susan Patterson
12-2014
You and I
Now let us
Find indulgence
In one anther’s person.
Let us wander the
Intimate hills and valleys
Of the soul encasing
Landscapes
We know so well.
We will call sanctuary
In each other’s arms
And find refuge
In the embrace.
You will lie still from
The thoughts that tangle.
I will listen to
Your steady breathing.
We will take leave of
The wars of the world
And the cares that bind.
We will forgive and forget
Yesterday,
Make peace
With tomorrow
And take pleasure
In today.
Susan Patterson
12-2014
Audio and Comment-
The world has become so very difficult to understand and to accept these days. I think it must be necessary to step away from it all...at least once in awhile. This poem refers to an escape through physical love. I am told, however, there are many interpretations of this poem. What is yours? skp
 Nahla Reynolds, age two, swinging high into spring. | ▶Write for your children. Then they will learn what is important, sooner rather than later. Earlene Grey |
For those who believe in the yellow and green of spring, here is a glory of daffodils.
Cheery - bye! skp
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