Blog #4

Getting out by Cleopatra Mathis

This poem was just depressing, yet empowering. Although the couples parting was saddening and heartbreaking, I found it compelling that the couple was able to separate because they were unhappy, even though it was hard. Many couples stay together for fear of being apart, but only the strong can separate even though they may still care for one another. This may be seen as selfish, to leave for one's own happiness, but this act can also be seen as selfless. Although they both love each other, they cared about the others happiness enough to end what was causing them so much pain. The poem ends with, "We held on tight, and let go" (Mathis, line 24). This last line reveals that although the couple needed and loved one another, they felt that must let go. It seems almost unfathomable to leave someone one cares about so deeply. To have the strength to let go may even show more love than sticking around and loving halfheartedly.