Leaving Things Behind

An open poem to my past
“Leaving things behind”    

By Rebecca Dominique Morris
  
So I guess that’s it , I’m leaving and it’s a choice I can’t take back 
It’s not because right here is something I lack 
Instead it’s about growth and realising how far I’ve come 
That will not register with some 
I’ve had my hand dealt and I’ve played the cards right 
It’s not a decision or choice that came light
But it is something that I need to do for me 
This is about me finally being free 
Too long I’ve been caught up in things that weren’t worth my time 
I guess the closure I’ve had means I’m actually doing just fine 
I’ve fought for years to prove who I really am 
Self love taught me stop redirecting and to Start giving a damn 
I’ve come a long  way and I’m so proud of myself 
It’s actually something I’ve worked through that has been good for my Health 
I’ve Been used and abused and taken advantage of for far too long 
I’m sick of singing and replaying the same old song 
This chapter of my life is called my turn 
It’s been brought  about from all the lessons I’ve learned 
And for that I’m thankful because without them I wouldn’t be where I now stand 
I never needed anyone to hold my hand 
I’m self made and I’m independent as can be 
For my happiness can hold the key 
Because I’ve found all I am and what I’m worth 
I’m finally at peace and at one with the earth 
Ive come along way and through the pain found strength 
But what I’ve been through came at great length 
So I will no longer apologise for what I leave behind 
Sometimes you’ve got to be cruel to be kind
I’m about to get everything I’ve worked hard for 
And now this is my time to soar !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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