Sprouting Self Love

Sprouting Self Love

I’ll hold space for you but forgive me
If I outgrow you in our time apart,
And no longer want to walk in a garden that breaks my heart,
Questions my worth, or poisons my peace.

 
I held so much sacred space for you
Throughout all these years.
I hid hurt and sadness among my silent tears
Where your silence spoke the loudest.

There were many days I felt lost without you
Until I looked into an honest mirror.
It didn’t reflect my glow, only my fear.
I knew my only option was to let you go.

You made me live without you, so I did,
And pulled out weeds that insecurity sown.
Don’t wait for me to return home
To fight for my place in your life.

Time passed, hope broke new ground,
Forgiveness is reliable, empathy undeniable,
But now, I’m no longer available
To walk this path with you.

S. Ambrose, 2023