The words you once said
Are ultimately what led
Me to where I am today
I would not be here without you
And all that we’ve been through
If you hadn’t said I can’t love you
Until you love yourself
Your words changed my life
Even though they cut me like a knife
For it’s what I’d always known
Yet somehow unable to own
I was ready to face it
And face it I did
Stepped outside my comfort zone
Knowing you were there and I wasn’t alone
I cannot thank you enough for being so gracious
Understanding, supportive and showing your patience
I learned so much in the time we were together
Maybe this is why letting you go is such an endeavor
For without you I wouldn’t be who I am
I did the work, knowing by my side you’d stand
Until that day came where you were no longer there
As hard as it was knowing we were no longer a pair
This changed me in a way I can’t explain
That feeling of safety gone, somewhat disdain
For after we parted you disappeared
Running from me and all you feared
I’ll never know what I meant to you
For this I must make peace with
And bid you adieu
I’ve clung to you more than I should’ve
Confused of your meaning in my life
My first real love
For now you remain as the love of my life
But I take back my power and release all my strife
I am grateful to have all the memories we shared
Some so precious and meaningful
I’m afraid nothing can compare
I am moving on though reluctantly
Letting you go finally
For holding on my suffering continues
And blaming you does too
I can’t blame you anymore
We both played our parts
Amending it all saves both our hearts
I still miss you most everyday
But the man I miss no longer lives today
For he was swallowed whole by something greater than him
The light that once shined so bright is now so gravely dim
His light remains in me from my memories and love
I’ll never dim that light for it came from above
We were meant to be together
If only for a short time
My soulmate at the time , sent from the divine
Mindfully Authentic 