As I walk out the door
I will never look back
I shall go straight ahead
And forge a new track
Tears will be shed
As I do depart
I am labeled as cruel
A man with no heart
But that is not true
I know in my mind
Some people abuse
The one who is kindIf I shed tears
They would surely be fake
How long can you give
While others just take
So a new day begins
At age forty four
My future is bright
As I walk out the door.
65 comments:
Otin, I hope everything is OK over there. This poem has me a little worried for you.
You've got to be true to yourself. And decisions based on truth are never wrong. Well put!
Hope everything is ok Otin. Such a sad poem. Thinking of you.
Hi buddy:
You're the healthiest man I know, so if your heart says it's time to walk out that door...just keep on and don't look back!
Gonna spend some time catchin' up around here. Thank you so much for your love and support. Your future is very bright!
close the door on your way out and don't look back.
Great rhymes, but now you have me wondering what's going on. Did I miss something along the way? Did I not see some post about something going on?
You are the only one who puts your head on your pillow at night. I will trust that the Universe will open the doors you need open and guide you in closing the ones that need to be closed.
namaste and hugs for you...
How long indeed! Here's towards looking ahead, otin ;)
Again, with the perfect words. I'm thinking about you.
hugs,
♥
S
Uh, is it your birthday?
Since you and I are so close, obviously I knew about this, and I know that you're not sad, you're happy. :) You expressed it so beautifully through your words today. I want nothing more than happiness for you!!
You have been going through something lately and if this is the outcome, then I hope you come out on the other side whole, intact, fairly sane, and ready to move on. I don't know you very well, but hubby and I have grown fond of you and truly wish you the best life ever. Starting again at age 44 is better than starting again at age 64. Hugs to you.
I don't remember who said this, "Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action."
"some people abuse the one who is kind"...been there, felt that...tired of being the door mat?
Hope all is well today, Otin.
This is really sad but so well written.You walk out what door?You're not leaving blogland,right?You're the king of blogland,it wouldn't be the same without you and your stories.Hope you are ok.You know there's always the sun after the rain,we all going through those phases.I did too not a long time ago and youn helped me by leaving a kind word on my blog so did many people..have a break perhaps.If you need to talk,you know where to find me.
Ah reading the comments,apparently it could be good news!Great if it's that,a new start is always good!Let us know.
Oh and by the way, I love you.
....And I love you too! :)
One door closes, another opens. I've always found that to be so true. Just don't slam the door on your way out. :)
I'm Captain Dumbass. Happy Birthday?
Otin, whatever it is....
And whatever you do....
I'm sure it's the right thing for you.
(Still on hiatus, but dropped in for just a minute to keep an eye on you - I'm having all manner of computer problems and, in truth, I'm tired and need a break. Back soon, I hope...)
Hi Otin. Hugs. :)
I'm happy for you. It's never too late for new beginnings. Wishing you all the best, as always, my friend.
Fake tears are bullshit, I agree.
Hi Otin and nice to meet you. I'm assuming I've met you a good time in your life, at least from what I read. Either way, it sounds like you are very well loved.
I, for one, appreciate your kindness in stopping over and leaving your comment. Maybe it is time to write your masterpiece, eh?
(((((Otin))))) Reading this actually brought tears to my eyes. I'm sorry if you have been hurt and if you haven't been happy and living true to who you are, and in doing so have lived not being treated like you so deserve, then walking out the door is a good thing. Here's to new beginnings. You have a giant kind heart and your writing is fabulous and is surely to lead to something way bigger then this blog. XX Lori
PS Thank you for taking the time to show you care. :)
I just loved the this poem, and I have a feeling that this is something good! A good change in your life, maybe? A new direction to take?
Whatever it is, is for the best. Things just get stagnant if you stay still for too long, so you have to keep moving. Do what your heart and head tell you to do.
Happy Birthday!
thoughts are with you man...
this could be a song you know...
You know I hope nothing for the best for you!
Hugs
Oh Otin. Had a feeling. As long as you're sure. As long as you're happy. As long as you're not going to get ripped off in the process ...as long as it helps you sleep at night and opens up new opportunities, which I know it will.
Sometimes you just have to make the tough decisions and do something for yourself.
The way you support everyone out here in the blogosphere, I know you have one of the biggest hearts around. Here's to making a new space for filling it with the love you want and deserve! Hugs!
You have a whole lotta people standing behind you, or beside you, as you do whatever it is you need to do.
Hugs,
Kimber
What a great poem!
If you are going out a door, don't forget to let go of the doorknob!
You are definitely loved!
;-)
Hey...How are you?
You are Otin! Mr. Funny, Mr. Care, Mr. Story, Mr. Commenter our Mr. Blogland Daddi-e-o!!
What ever you are going through I am sure it will all work out...even though you may not think so I believe HE has a PLAN for ALL of us. YOU TOO! What ever rough roads we go down the smooth ones are just over the hill.
Take Care.
Shitty.
very sad poem...
Brian is right. This could be a song.
The line about you being labeled cruel was a great line. It reminds me of the vast difference and interpretation that men and women have over the same situation.
Feel better man.
Baino said everything I want to say. Hope everything is ok. let me know if I can help! HUGS!
Wow, that was amazing Otin. Hope all is well for you my friend.
And last night I had nothing to do and I forgot about hangman!!!! :(
happy birthday, I think? Keep on keeping on; great bit of rhyme this.
Happy Sunday to you!
This is intense. Don't look back, forge ahead, and wear some shades.
Ok, I know its not your birthday. I hope you are ok, and I think I have a good idea what is going on. Hang in there. I hope things work out for you..No.I KNOW things will work out for you! Thanks for the birthday wishes.
sending hugs and prayers your way friend!
Wow. I could have written that today, Otie. And I'm 44 too. :-)
Hope all is well.
This is very bittersweet - and quite lovely. I hope you're headed somewhere good...
Very well written, Otin. There is something freeing about not looking back.
As my budhist master says, "pasado pasado" which in spanish means the past is passed, but sounds nicer sayed with a japaneese accente on top of that.
Cheers my friend!
Great writing, Otin. Hope that everything is ok!
Walking away is not always cruel. It can be the kindest thing you do, especially if you know this is not where you are meant to be.
I think romance novels and soap operas have so many thinking that love is black and white. If you break it off with someone, then you must be weak or have some character flaw.
Even in regards to relationships that are not romantic, there are times when walking away is wise and not quitting.
Be true to yourself. Be honest with those around you. Know that moving on can be the best thing for everybody involved.
Follow your heart, Lisa
Melancholy. Whatever you are going through, I wish you only the best. Looks like the land of blog has your back.........
Good luck and wishing you the best!!
A big {hug} to you Dude! I want to echo Catlady, you do have a huge heart! It's so obvious here on the cyberwaves!
Here. I'll even share my Diet Dr Pepper with you. Just know that I don't do that for just anyone!
{hugs}
Hope all is well mister man... seems you got a lot of people watching your back - worry not.
Yep, that could definitely be song lyrics.
Hope all is well Otin.
jj
If the one who is kind IS INDEED being abuse then I say OUT THE DOOR YOU GO!!!!
I like to see your "soft" side here and there!
{{{{Otin}}}} Whatever is going on, I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you.
jane
This poem is bittersweet. Yes, I can how most people look at it as sad, but really it's hopeful right? You're hopeful right?
Or maybe I'm just interpreting it wrong...
Oh Otin, my friend.
Thinking of you. Sending you big (((hugs)))
Beautifully written, Otin - I'm looking forward to this next chapter in your life...major happiness for you for sure! :)
Good luck in your new endeavors. Peace to you, Otin. When one door closes, another opens.
Oh Otie... I'm really hugging you a lot right now.
Feel it?
xox (Jaws)
ok, i saw it. smiles.
Wow! I'm 44 and I don't think I want to walk out a door and start over. However, I'm happy, so it's not a thought. Just wanted to let you know I feel for you.
Just had to tell you I sent my husband some of your stories and he couldn't read them because his office labeled your site pornographic.
I showed him the body work on the sidebar, which we think are tastefully done.
I have a feeling this is about the relationship you were in, if it was really considered a relationship. You didn't seem too happy in it. Anyway, hope you have happier days ahead!
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