Leave Us
Leave behind no unshed tear
No regret, no unfaced fear
No unspoken end of day
No remorse for what you say
Leave no trace of race not run
No ghost of dreams gone undone
No love left that was not spent
No mistakes made permanent
Leave no echo of harsh word
No helping phrase left unheard
No vow so ready spoken
No oath so easy broken
Leave no shadow left in strife
No visage of wanted life
No glare of an ego shown
No seed of hope left unsown
Leave no tear upon a face
No love unfelt by embrace
No valor given remiss
No poison in loving kiss
Leave nothing here of need
No charity beat by greed
No knee bent in poor service
No good deeds less good purpose
Leave no gold to see us through
No word said lest it be true
No feeling left undefined
No wish for the left behind
Leave us all the better things
The joy that life, lived well, brings
For they are the blessed parts
Of our unforgetting hearts
commonsensiblyspeaking 
My new favorite ❤️
Thank you, dear Isha! As a writer, it is hard to pick favorites of our own writing, but I was pleased with the end product and glad you enjoyed it too. Thanks for all your support and love! ❤
You are very welcome ♥️
Wow… beautiful
Thank you, Crystal! I appreciate your comment and support!
Great rhyme and reason 😊
Thank you, my friend! 😁
You are welcome 😊
What a gorgeous poem, Brad. It made my morning really beautiful 💐💝🌸
Thank you, Gabriela! That means a lot to me. Isn’t that all any poet can hope for? 💕
My pleasure Brad.
See, I don’t know what other poets hope for but my love for your poems is always with you. Please know that.
My hope is to touch another with my words. And, for me, you are a consistent reminder that they, not only can, but do. And your love for my words is returned to you in love for your being and your words! You are the constant breeze to a windless world! ❤
Ah, Brad, this is so kind of you to say. I’ll strive to always be worthy of the pedestal you put me on with your beautiful words.
It is not some wild-eyed pedestal I have built that I see you from. It is the mountain of your writing success that causes me to look up to you. And you have already been deemed forever worthy of that place in your reader’s lives.
Oh, Brad, you made me blush. You are so kind. I am still working hard. I am not there yet.
Nicely put Brad your words and phrases are beautiful. In a perfect world we would all live this way. Lovely. Have a blessed and wonderful day. Love 💕 Joni
Thank you, Joni! It may be an idealistic supposition, but all wishes are. You have a great day too! Sending my love in return! ❤
Oh yes it is idealistic but isn’t that what we yearn for and write about. We poets write often about what romantics dream for or what we wish we could be and you do it well Brad. 💕💕Have a blessed day my friend. Hugs too.
wow; this is just beautiful. Seems like it should be handed out at graduations and funerals…
Thank you, Jim!
Beautiful poem, Brad, just lovely…
“Leave no gold to see us through
No word said lest it be true
No feeling left undefined
No wish for the left behind” These verses really spoke to me as did the rest of the verses. The thought, the intention is precise and the words are perfect. Loved this poem!
All the best,
Francisco
Thank you, Francisco! You are too kind! Hope you and yours are well and happy on your side of the world!
Thank you Brad. I hope the same for you and yours and that you have a lovely Thursday, the middle of the week, and a great weekend!
All the best and my greetings from Spain,
Francisco
Beautifully written, it has the so called muse, rhythm and it has a pleasant vibe to it. You are the best 😊👌
Thank you kindly, V! I appreciate the lovely words, dear friend!
Outstanding, Brad! I wish I had your eloquence. No regrets have been my mantra for the past few decades.
Thank you, Pete!