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Finding Me

I’ve been independent and strong For most of my life All that had changed When I became your wife You helped me discover That I can be more I’ll always be grateful You opened that door After you passed My world fell apart I had shut myself down To protect my heart I keep moving forward But I’m just a hollow shell I need to find myself again And break the sadness spell So, who am I now I’m different from before I’ve always been independent But now I need something more Going back to who I was Just seems like such a waste I’ve experienced a life much greater I need more than just a taste I’m putting myself out there Trying lots of new things To discover who I am now So I can spread my wings

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Lyric Man

Date: 11/14/2018 10:44:00 PM

Lorna, if this piece is autobiographical then I am really proud of you. Moving beyond what was is significant and risky.. I salute you. It doesn’t mean that you don’t love and honor your past.. it just means the page has turned. The new You is exciting. Be daring. Truly taste life. Everything won’t work out, that’s just Life. But if you keep exploring then adventure will come your way. I believe in you and I’m happy for all your possibilities!

Lorna Safronick
Date: 11/16/2018 8:43:00 PM

And, of course, the last step I took led to heartbreak. :’(

Lorna Safronick
Date: 11/15/2018 11:29:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words. This is autobiographical. Moving forward has been difficult and scary, but I keep putting one foot in front of the other, even though I don’t know if the next step will guide me toward happiness or heartbreak.