I have forgiven you,
you no longer threaten my growth.
I know that in order to flourish,
in order to bloom, I had to give you
the sunshine you needed and acquire my own.
It is your decision to stay bound,
connected, linked–desperately clinging to
another who only lip-services you and does not
honor your heart.
I do not want that for my own,
so I chose a place for me, for my heart
where both of us can be loved accordingly
and fully without shame.
I hear my heart more now.
I listen.
It has been
s h o u t i n g
and I have ignored it, but now–
now I know what it needs
and that is not you.
A lie would be to say that
I don’t miss being a thought of yours,
that I don’t still dream of you,
that on occasion, I don’t get teary-eyed.
I do.
But, I am choosing me.
I know I will not let me down.
This is my letter of amends to you,
my offering–to give you what you have
been wanting,
freedom from commitment.
freedom from love.
…. You say that so well… we cling to something that pushes us away… and we’d do anything to reverse the situation. What hurts is that rejection. Sometimes we start loving that very person just because of their rejection. Because we need to prove us we are worth being accepted. The very moment we understand it’s not about us and that feeling rejected is only inside us, the whole perspective and perception change. But… sure… a small part of us struggles with that for a while longer though…
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Thank you and you’re correct. The ego can be a barometer that we use all too often. Confident in our ability to be what’s best for that person, but in all honesty, it’s not what’s best for us. I appreciate you stopping by, always.
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… it’s my pleasure… always…. 🤗🤗🤗
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Beautiful. ❤️
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Thank you.
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Beautiful poem and so true. Forgiveness is its own kind of medicine.
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Thank you, Peggy. Yes. Forgiveness can allow one to fully move. Happy Sunday!
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Your words are as pure as nature, Tre.
All the emotion are truly crystal clear and loved the strong emotion hidden behind.❤️
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Thank you, Devika. I appreciate that. Truly. ❤
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Another one of your bittersweet pieces… beautiful! The picture is lovely, Tre.
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Thank you, Mags! This time of year sends a few more bittersweet pieces my way. 💚
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You’re most welcome, Tre. 💛
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