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Let Go, By: Samuel Okereke

May 22, 2025 by Samuel Okereke

Let Go, By: Samuel Okereke

Was everything a dream or did it happen
The memories are so distant I can’t remember living them
It’s a cold December but the warmth of you still sits with me
Look as far ahead as your eyes can see
So I was told because I kept stumbling on the memories of yesterday
But is my reminiscent mind an excuse or just a byproduct of my reality
What I mean by that is, am I missing the good old days because of how good they were or because the present offers no positives

They told me to let it go
And quite frankly I feel disrespected
I gave blood sweat and tears all for what ?
I put everything, so I’m due to get something back right ?
The painful emotions I hid are now spilt all over for all to see
They cant keep taking
But I keep giving because I am a slave to the good times

At some point the heart has to mature
And the brain has to take control
During the teary fights with these feelings
Remember to stand still and think of time
Don’t exaggerate your problems
Sit quietly and patiently waiting for a miracle
Yes a miracle , never let past disappointments turn you sour
In due time everything too shall pass
As it does, the great storm from the north will blow that which you hold on too
So don’t fight it and let go
Don’t romanticise yesterday too much that you forget to see todays sunrise
And when the sun sets, don’t panic remember that this too shall pass and the sun will rise again.

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