In Fate's Hands

As of yesterday,
As of today, 
As of this minute, 
Bravery has conquered my mind, body, and soul. 
I am ready to let you fly away from me.

Maybe this is not our time.
Maybe your rhythm does not fit my rhyme. 
Maybe, just maybe this is our end. 
I can no longer play pretend.

Whatever the possibility is, 
The overanalyzing, 
The contemplating, 
The longing
Stops here. 

See, I have held on to idea of you for too long 
Clarity and reality have taken it's place.

You know what they say 
“If you love something 
Set it free 
If it comes back 
Then it is meant to be” 

You have made this flight thousands of times, 
But this shall be your last.

I will set you free,
From my thoughts,
From my heart, 
From my life.
If fate does not bring you back, 
Then there is the long-awaited answer for me. 
You are just not my destiny.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chappell Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 8:37 PM
wonderful read my friend thank you [duncan]
Kendrick Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Enjoyed your work..I especially like the last stanza...I am glad that I chose this one to read today...Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 5:45 AM
enjoyed reading today!
Mehta Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 5:21 AM
Very nice and interesting write on in fate's hands, Lauren
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