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Walking Away

Do you know when to walk away from people who use you? It can be challenging to discern when you are helping someone or when they're just using you. Walking away By Michelle Morris 27/08/2023 Today is a good day To walk away from you Walking away from your drama Walking away from being used For months you moaned about him For months you played the martyr But all that has finally happened Is that you're back in his arms Too afraid to be alone Too eager to be at the whims of your delusions You'll never achieve true happiness If you can't defeat your demons I don't hold it against you Being weak is part of being human Only you can choose your path But, please leave me out of your ruins For I am walking away now I'll forgive and try to forget I hope that you'll be (truly) happy together While I pursue my own enlightenment © Michelle Morris, 2023

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Sam Scott

Date: 9/8/2023 4:09:00 AM

I do ache for those people that are trapped and there is some personal weakness, but also when children are involved, strength and resolve. Tough to read but sadly true.

Michelle Morris
Date: 9/8/2023 6:15:00 AM

I understand what you mean. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. Life is challenging and when children are involved it's way more difficult. Take care and stay safe. :-)

Ink Empress

Date: 8/28/2023 1:06:00 PM

This happens way too often, iv seen so many stuck in toxic relationships, unable to walk away, perhaps it is the fear of unknown or too comfortable in setting a comfort zone from a place that is suffocating, the way you’ve written this is so refreshing for me, so straight on point, and powerful! Love it

Ink Empress
Date: 8/28/2023 1:39:00 PM

Absolutely i agree we can only help one that is willing to get help or change. And it can get exhausting. Iv been there too . My pleasure reading and lets hope yes for better days

Michelle Morris
Date: 8/28/2023 1:10:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your insights and experience. This was a personal poem for me. I guess I'm tired of being used to fix others who don't really want to be fixed. It is upsetting and emotionally draining. I do appreciate your support and encouragement. Blessings and best wishes. Let's hope that the Light starts to shine into those situations where people are stuck in the Dark. :-)