Poetry

If

Written by Jacob Ibrag

If you ask me to stay,

then I’ll stay. If you ask me to

leave, then I’ll leave. Don’t ask me

to wait, I refuse to decay in the

face of your uncertainty.


Photographer Unknown

55 comments on “If

  1. Beauty Between's avatar

    Truth be told here.
    Great work!
    Love it!

    Liked by 4 people

  2. rothpoetry's avatar

    Waiting is not an option in a long term relationship!

    Liked by 2 people

  3. Roland's Ragbag's avatar

    Yes, well expressed. It has to be like that!

    Liked by 3 people

  4. Dan's avatar

    I waited. More than once. Don’t wait.

    Liked by 4 people

  5. Noloyiso's avatar

    How I wish you’d ask me to stay…

    Liked by 3 people

  6. Twisted Willow's avatar
    Twisted Willow

    As romantic as this whole “waiting” malarkey is supposed to be … take it from me, don’t wait, waiting is a mistake. There is a world of people out there, that will value and respect your time enough to ensure that you are not left waiting and “decaying” in the face of their uncertainty.

    Liked by 5 people

  7. holabenoitcentury's avatar
    holabenoitcentury

    that the fact,.. we got to make people understand

    Liked by 1 person

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  9. Pieces of Bipolar's avatar

    Wow…. waiting in uncertainty. You really are brilliant. The way you take emotion, the inner workings of the mind, and put it so clearly into words

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  10. chasterainbow's avatar
    Chaste A Rainbow

    Uncertainity pains. I waited, don’t do it

    Liked by 2 people

  11. closetoyoublog's avatar
    Sayanti aka Shine

    So, nice lines . You said the words of lover’s heart.

    Liked by 1 person

  12. CRCreateaday by Catherine Conley's avatar

    Nice! Particularly the last two lines.

    Liked by 1 person

  13. pranabaxom's avatar

    Waiting is not an option.
    Excellent

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  15. Catherine Montiel's avatar
    A hidden gem

    simple and sweet πŸ™‚

    Liked by 1 person

  16. rothpoetry's avatar

    You have inspired my poem for today which, I will post soon! Thank You!
    Dwight

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  17. RecoveryWise's avatar

    I knew this feeling all too well just recently.

    Liked by 1 person

  18. Father Mountain's avatar

    Great words! I can relate to them. Thank you πŸ™‚

    Liked by 1 person

  19. anand's avatar

    Beautifully written … Words from a light hearted soul

    Liked by 1 person

  20. LeTaraWrites's avatar

    Your poetry is always so beautiful! This poem in particular is one that I have felt on numerous occasions. Well done.

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  21. m's avatar

    Touched my soul!

    Liked by 1 person

  22. taurusingemini's avatar

    Would rather have a solid yes or no, than to be left hanging…

    Liked by 1 person

  23. Nayana Nair's avatar

    wow ! loved it. πŸ™‚

    Liked by 1 person

  24. BookishBailey's avatar
    Bibliotique

    So much beauty in the truth. Thanks for sharing!

    Liked by 1 person

  25. happinessisnext's avatar
    myageofaquarius

    Oh, yes!!!! “Don’t ask me to wait, I refuse to decay in the face of your uncertainty.” This screams self-worth and knowing who you are unwavering.

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  26. erbiage's avatar

    Ah, you’ve captured a quintessential turning point here. I’ll confess my sin, I did that to someone once, in the weakness of my indecision…

    Liked by 1 person

  27. Mr Nothing's avatar

    Poetry, the art of the heart. Writing, freedom in prose. Thinking, the universe inside.
    Eyes+Words is awesome!
    Thank you for visiting nothingcluelesslost.com

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