I Stand

For every hour, within so many days. The minutes i counted as they sped away. My heart was destroyed, left within the ashes. The rememnants of life, fell from lowered lashes. One deep breath was held. Held in desperation. Desperation caused from seperation... For every whimper swallowed, before escaping. For every time things were mistaken. A scar formed, marring the beauty of love. Another scar given, as each time I shoved. Another deep breath held. Held in pain. Pain that had left its mark. For every chance taken, yet never taken. For every decision maken that was mistaken. For every heart beat that's still beating I stand now, my past I'm defeating. A breath taken deeply. Deeply releasing a past. A Past that is no longer my prison.