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Then I Realize

On love and letting go

By Henrik HagelandPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
One Day this is all that is left - My own photo

I wake up in the sparesome light

I see your face, enjoy the sight

My hand on your chest goes up and down

You will always be my prince wearing his crown

You open your eyes, a look I do not recognize

I shiver – then I realize:

.

I get out of bed and go meet with other

I talk to Chris, I get a word with my brother

I return to my base, but you do not move

What do you want for me to prove

I wait for you to apologize

I am angry – then I realize:

.

You tell me to gather my luggage and leave

I am puzzled, what did I deceive

I search for my suitcase, it’s dusty and old

Reluctant I pack, I don’t want you to scold

I pack and hope, that you will compromise

I am all done – then I realize:

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The bus is about to departe the station

I have to look again, got this revelation

My backpack is only half full

I have to go back, I will have to pull

So much left behind, why should I prioritize

My pillow, my cover – then I realize:

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I am still dreaming, the world turning around

I have to live my life and do it profund

You was the one to suddenly leave me

Never again in this life to see

They drove you away

I am the one to stay.

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Henrik Hageland

A poet, a writer of feelings and hope. A Dane and inhibitant of the Earth thinking about what is to come.

A good story told or invented. Human all the way through.

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    Written by Henrik Hageland