I find that protecting my heart
from intruders’ gaze
takes no effort at all anymore.
It’s as easy as repeating one little phrase.
“I’m just not ready,
please let me be.”
You will stay at arms length
there are other fish in your sea.
But, how do I protect my heart when
I am my own worst enemy?
You knew this was coming,
you’ve pep talked your mind.
You chose to safeguard your health.
Are you even allowed to feel left behind?
Yes, darling heart, you are allowed to feel
it’s not easy now,
but over time, the blow will soften
and you’ll get through this somehow.
That window was never yours to glance through,
yet, you still stole a look.
He’s writing the next chapter of his
beautiful, yet complicated book.
You will wish him well and
bless the community he’s found.
Let their love envelope him
on his new, sacred playground.
You are on your own path,
grinding away for your goals.
Please don’t let this crack in your heart
leave you with lasting holes.
By now, you know better than
to watch what’s not yours.
Please, think of your health
and let him close those doors.
You can’t let modern love rest
on the next timeline photo.
One of these days, you will have to
learn to let him go.
