Rosy Sunshades

Rosy sunshades By Michelle Morris 30/10/2022 You want me all to yourself But wonder why I'm so reluctant I don't even get to have me all to myself Why should I be prepared to allow you this privilege I am torn between work and family All my obligations and commitments But all you want is a holiday To fulfil some crazy fantasy We are not a couple We don't have a future chance I'm still treading water Getting over a difficult divorce Why can't you understand it? Why can't you see the truth? Take off those rosy sunshades And accept that we are through I have no more to give you I wish I could say it wasn't so I only have enough energy to live right now And focus on my self-care and growth Maybe one day things will be different Maybe one day we'll get our time But for right now we are travelling On very different highways I need to heal all of me I need to become whole and free I need to change my life path I need to know hope and peace My self-care isn't selfish My reluctance is no rejection I hope that you know I care for you No matter what your perceptions No one can change how someone feels No one can fix insight and memory We all choose what we want to see We all choose what we believe Take this moment as my peace offering Take the memories of our love and care Build goodness and compassion (if you can) And know that you are part of my soul This may not be roses and rainbows But it's certainly not doom and gloom I wish you the best on your journey And I will always remember you © Michelle Morris, 2022