An Owed Ode

In a way it's relieving.

In another - my heart's grieving.

I've finally let you go - it took me long enough, though,

and I want you to know...

I told you I love you - and it's true - I still do.

You will always hold a place on the left side of my chest,

after all, you were the one that saved me when I wasn't at my best.

I think of how quickly I fell for you,

so Taylor Swiftly;

I had a blank space

and instantly it was YOU I wanted to chase.

But you didn't give in - maybe it was 'cause you knew

[too well] the place that I was in.

And for that I must thank you,

you gave me time and I grew.

I'm so much stronger now

and as I reflect back,

all I can say is, "wow".

Tear drops collect in the corner of my eye,

as I'm writing this ode to you, my friend,

a swan song;

my goodbye.

*Originally created 12/12/2021*