What would happen if you just walked away?
Put things into perspective: what would really happen if you just walked away?
What would you lose if you left behind what is hurting you?
You need not stay where you are; there are other places you could occupy, possibly more happily than where you are now.
What keeps you were you are?
If there is nothing, walk away.
If there is something, you will know why you stay.
Leave by BigGolf c/o Flickr
I’ve had that poem with me for over ten years now. I’m not sure who the author is, so if you know who wrote it please let me know.
I go back to it from time to time when I feel like walking away from a situation. When I encounter friends in the same bind, I share this piece with them.
I’m sharing it with you now, in case it helps illuminate you on something or someone. Take care, dear friend!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
notsquare
May 4, 2010 at 5:05 pm (14 years ago)Thank you…
Jayme
May 4, 2010 at 6:55 pm (14 years ago)What a beautiful poem Toni. And that’s a very apt photograph too. If there’s anything I want to walk away from, it will always be the past. Just continue walking through the wonderful present and onwards to the amazing future.
Kay
May 4, 2010 at 7:18 pm (14 years ago)I love it! I’ll borrow it and repost ha … too good to not share
.-= Kay´s last blog ..portraiture … =-.
renin
May 13, 2010 at 6:06 pm (14 years ago)I can relate with the poem. Thank you for sharing it.
.-= renin´s last blog ..Violet fleur mini hand bag =-.
Mensch
December 7, 2010 at 6:26 am (13 years ago)this poem hits me…
I’m tired of walking away when things go wrong..
Toni
September 27, 2013 at 3:48 pm (11 years ago)