Loosen.

Matsch, The Triumph of Light Over Darkness, 1897

SONGS, STARS, and FACES

Gather the stars if you wish it so

Gather the songs and keep them.

Gather the faces of women.

Gather for keeping years and years.

And then…

Loosen your hands, let go and say good-bye.

Let the stars and songs go.

Let the faces and years go.

Loosen your hands and say good-bye.

Carl Sandburg