Letting Go
If I could,
I would claw out all traces
of the one that left me without going,
Until only your scent
Lingers on my hands;
Where only my thoughts are what keep me from you.
But we are what we made ourselves to be
Through little breaths
And imaginings.
(The undoing is harder than the creating)
We are there for the fragments of memory we regret;
We cannot escape the things that have gone undone and
Gone too far.
I will wait for the moment when the burn feels just right
And then I will let go.
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Rajdev D
Nice work, and a great writing.
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Rajdev :-) I appreciate it xo
linaji
STunning work!!
~If I could,
I would claw out all traces
of the one that left me without going,!
Omg.. I am going to remember this piece!!
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank You, linaji :-) It makes me happy that you like it…xox
Tama Blough
Wonderfully written – and the image is perfect.
xox
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Tamtam :-) xox
Joanne Bradley
Maureen, I just love your words they are so well said and very touching! Visually the image reflects so well the sentiment! Beautiful work!
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Joanne. I find myself not wanting to share what I write, but then, you know.. I do :-) I appreciate it very much, when you take the time to read. hugs
JKKimball
such deep feeling!
fantastic words Maureen
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Jk :-)
ellcot
You’re amazing, Maureen! Deeply felt emotion in both image and words.
Maureen Maliha replied
Oh, E! Thank you :-) You’re very sweet to me, and I really do feel touched by your comment. Thank you
Gene Walls
Incredible prose, paired with such a perfect image! The overall effect is more powerful than the individual elements. Yet, each offering is perfect on its own. You drive your work directly to the heart, my friend!
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Gene. I’m truly pleased that it speaks to you in some way. Hard to share some of this, but rewarding to do it.. then to see your kind comment, really inspires me to share. Thank You my friend xox
TaniaLosada
Subtle and elegant… very beautiful! :)
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you very much, Tania. I appreciate your kind comments, truly. :-)
hsien-ku
i am at a loss for words.
this image and text – they are so very moving, so very real and human . . . and feminine too. letting go is always easier in theory isn’t it? but it is also a sign of a big heart. x
Maureen Maliha replied
xox You are so dear to me, J. Not because you leave such wonderful comment for me, but because you care to leave a part of you
Thank You
lianne
An absolutely beautiful piece of writing with a profound and haunting message. Just a lovely image too – so poignant. Great work Maureen – this is marvelous.
Maureen Maliha replied
Lianne—You are MOST kind and so, please consider yourself hugged xo
joyousmoon
So touching.
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you Very much, Pamela
Cee Neuner
Stunning!!! So very real and full of feeling!! Well done my friend.
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Cee :
) Means a lot to me that you like it and thanks for the fav :)Farras Abdelnour
this is very interesting!
Maureen Maliha replied
Glad you think so, Farras :-) Thank You
Rowan Plantag...
This is more than touching, Maureen.
The words creep underneath the skin and go well with that awesome image.
Maureen Maliha replied
Thanks so much, S. I really do appreciate that you havent grown tired of looking at my work. And if you have, thanks extra, for looking xox
Cherubtree
This is really wonderful work Hon…love the pic and writing..deserves FrontPage!
Maureen Maliha replied
Oh gosh, Cherub! Thank You!!! xo
Karen Tillotson
Speechless I sit…pondering this flower slipping from those fingers in slow motion, those thoughts like they could be my own..and more than once.
Sister, dear sister….this image: so beautiful....you are such a gifted writer. xoxo
Maureen Maliha replied
Love to you, sister of mine. (hoping you are okay…. and waiting)
JonRussell
Brilliant work Maureen, Image to words, you are so very, very talented! Love it! ;-)
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Jon. I appreciate your comments and feel flattered that you’d take the time to come in and leave such a sweet comment xo
Andreas Bengter
I think the poem is even stronger than the photo.. Quite nice photo too.. 8).
Maureen Maliha replied
Thanks, Andreas. Sometimes the words come harder.
Svetlana Sewell
Excellent!
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Svetlana :-)
Rita Agostinelli
I agree with Andreas…your words are soooo profound….and you my friend are an awesome writer….I have read your words many times already and what a vivid image you have created in my mind! Beautiful capture …love the action in this image and the sillouette perspective you have achieved! :)) ♥♥♥
Maureen Maliha replied
Thanks so much my friend. i appreciate it very much
Sharon Mau
Maureen Maliha replied
Oh thank you so much! Sincerely appreciate this, and to be included alongside so much wonderful work!! xox
Scott d'Almeida
wonderful photo
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Scott :-)
rodeorose
Wonderful Feature my dear Maureen :)) and what a touching and poignant piece…absolutely in agreement with many of the above sentiments. You have captured such tenderness here, the tenderness of letting go.
“The undoing is harder than the creating ”...just has me shaking my head in recognition. xx
Maureen Maliha replied
rosie, you are so amazingly supportive of me, and Im not sure how to thank you. but I will eventually come up with something better than.. Thank You… but I do…
ys-eye
Powerful image and words… well done!
Maureen Maliha replied
Thanks so much. I appreciate that
JUSTART
wonderful
Maureen Maliha replied
:-) Thanks ever so much!
frogster
Very heart touching, Miss M. I can tell that it came not only from the heart but your soul.
Maureen Maliha replied
Indeed it did, Mr L. Thank you for looking and your lovely words xo
Kitty Schul
I love the tones in this =]
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Kitty. I truly am pleased that you like it. ;-)
MarianBendeth
Beautiful words, beautiful vision! Beautiful!
Maureen Maliha replied
Hi, Marian :-) Thank you very much
Antanas
lovely work
Maureen Maliha replied
Thanks so much. Glad you liked it
valzart
Amazing image&writing sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you most kindly, MsVal ;-) I appreciate that veryyy much x
Torfinn Johann...
Great words, and work my friend.
Maureen Maliha replied
Thanks soo much, Torfinn. xo
Aleksandar Top...
beautiful,,,your are so romantic..
Maureen Maliha replied
I have been accused of that, but don’t tell anyone ;-) Thank you very much, Alexandar
Elizabeth Bravo
Beautiful image and writing Maureen. I agree with Lina…..
It’s a piece to remember. Powerful, yet sad when we remember…....
(But we are what we made ourselves to be)
Maureen Maliha replied
:-) Thank you very much, Elizabeth.,.. for all
LYN EVANS
So very beautiful
Maureen Maliha replied
Thanks very much, Lyn. xo
gabryshak
evocative piece
the colors through the light and shadow play is brilliant
♥t
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you :-) Im Really pleased you like it xox
Steven de Siow
Cool idea…...
Maureen Maliha replied
thanks, Steve :-)
Joanne Bradley
Superb visual to match with your words. You have a way with both words and images Maureen and it is always a delight to read what you truths you reveal!
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you, Joanne :-) Sometimesthey just happen simultaneously, and I cant resist pairing them. SO appreciate your continued and kind support of me
citrineblue
Wow what an image
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you :-) xo
x- pose Klaus ...
Maureen, your portfolio is sooo precious!!! WOW!! I love it!! Please give me time to view all your work. I promise i will. Superb!!
Maureen Maliha replied
You’re very kind to think to do that :
) Thank youmost sincerelyDanica Radman ...
beautiful
Maureen Maliha replied
Thank you very much :-)
Isa Rodriguez
ok. i fell into this .. deeply beautiful , Mahila. stunning through and through , in words and image
Maureen Maliha replied
Isa :-) Thank You very much. That means a lot to me that you think so. Much appreciated, too
en-joy
I always look at your work, it is surely worth the time to look!!!
Maureen Maliha replied
What an extremely kind thing to say to me – I do want you to know that I so very much appreciate your kindness to me. It is noted xo
EvaBridget
What pain you have captured with your words and image Maureen!
You are a true poet.
Maureen Maliha replied
Some days I wish there were no words to write. Thank you most sincerely, Eva, for your kind thoughts and comment
MelAncholyPhoto 17 days ago
wonderful !!!
Maureen Maliha replied 17 days ago
Thank you very, very much :-)
Lynn Moore about 20 hours ago
I love how the art and words fit like hand in glove Maureen. The golden light and shadow of the hand letting loose of the flower is powerful! Beautiful work!