Goodbye
How do I leave you to make myself whole?
Break away from your judgements to stand on my own.
Pain is your lesson, taught with guilt and scorn.
Bound in submission, a new life struggles.
I grieve for your past, slowing breaking from mine
This wound is still red, barely covered and scabbed.
Painful to touch, angry and warm.
When I lay bleeding, abandoned and afraid...
Silence prevailed. You never came.
But now you come back to me.
Your familiar demands, voicing your needs.
To hold my hand and comfort my pain.
You see my wound, gaping and raw
But seeping blood cleanses and heals.
I may not be over you, and fear dark lonely days.
My steps may be tentative, but some will be bold.
The motions lead me on.
I walk this path.
I leave you behind.
I have the courage to tell you Goodbye.
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I think this one is awesome. Would you mind if I borrow it sometime for work? I think some of my clients may need to see this. I would not use your name if you don't want me to. Great inspiration. Very Raw.
ReplyDeleteThanks! You are more than welcome to use it for work and you are welcome to use my name.
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