Downhill slope
Mistake made, hidden
Broken heart, angry
Left wishing that day away for years
Signatures on legal paperwork
Packing for three
Regrets in the thousands
All along thinking, it was me
Uphill climb
Driving North
Silent heart, settling
Years of failings grieved
Light passing through windows
Touch of familiar love, family
Might take a decade, or less
Children, a pug: dependents
Nothing the same, yet, I’m me
Travel horizons
Positives shall return slowly
Hopeful heart, settling
My world at my side, loves
Patience astounding, blessed
Grace given and accepted, free
Continuity remains new for now
Life allowed back in. Glory be.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Mark writing this poem as an important milestone.You have walked through the dark pit and emerged into the light on the other side “emboldened”. Congratulations!
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I will do just that, Ben. It’s nice to let these poems free after time passes.
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Part of the process. 🙂
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This process thingy you talk about is a long process. 😉
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From birth to death at the very least.
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Working within the process of the timeline sounds confining, in the end. Giggle
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Let us continue to explore the surreal then. 🙂
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Every relationship is composed of two and therefore two are responsible, sometimes one more than the other. Please stop blaming yourself. Were you to have stayed, would he have changed? You know the answer. The way to guarantee an ending is to bow yourself off the stage – which you did, with grace and integrity.
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Thank you, Shari. Humbled.
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best wishing on
a courageous
new, travel blog 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Happy travels dear Audrey! Hope the journey is beautiful.
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Thanks, Holly. This poem was written about a year and a half ago, just after I moved over 1,000 miles home.
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I have missed some history Audrey, I sometimes see comments that tell me there is a story I don’t know. My best and most positive thoughts are with you. ❤
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Best part is that all is well. The back story isn’t uncommon, but it’s mine just the same. Beginning this blog got me through a long and difficult goodbye. Nothing but awesomeness will be allowed ahead.
I appreciate your being here. My best to you, as well.
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I’m so glad that you are coming out the other side and it is brighter. :). ❤
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Glory be, indeed.
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Thank you, my friend.
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🙂
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🤓
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Sums things up nicely, Audrey. Love the positive ending notes! Sounds as if you’re gaining strength day by day — not a bad thing at all, you know!
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Thanks for reading, Debbie. Yes, strength and knowledge abound. Glad you enjoyed this poem.
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