The Farewell - A poem by Edward Field


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Edward Field - The Farewell

They say the ice will hold
so there I go,
forced to believe them by my act of trusting people,
stepping out on it,

and naturally it gaps open
and I, forced to carry on coolly
by my act of being imperturbable,
slide erectly into the water wearing my captain's helmet,
waving to the shore with a sad smile,
"Goodbye my darlings, goodbye dear one,"
as the ice meets again over my head with a click.

Added: on April 18th, 2006 at 9:59 PM | Viewed: 3342 times | Comments and analysis of The Farewell by Edward Field Comments (3)

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Poet: Edward Field Poem: The Farewell Comment 3 of 3, added on October 18th, 2007 at 10:15 AM. this is a weirdo poem. i like it though, i guess. ttyl. bye loved ones Alissa from United States Comment 2 of 3, added on February 8th, 2007 at 8:01 PM. In the poem "The Farewell" by Edward Fields shows how to use your basic instinct of trust in a person.I really love this poem it's very interesting. Maria from United States Comment 1 of 3, added on April 18th, 2006 at 9:59 PM. Thanks Edward, really enjoyed your poem Catherine from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The Farewell, has received 3 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Edward Field with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Edward Field Poem: The Farewell Last read: Jul 25 2008, 9:18AM Viewed 3342 times. Added on April 18th, 2006 at 9:59 PM.

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