Simple Pleasures
Finding the strength to leave, and the simple pleasures become simple again.
Today, I went shopping. A regular occurrence, a simple pleasure.
But today was a different feeling, today I bought what I wanted because I liked it.
Today, I did not hear your voice in my head,
"Why would you buy that."
"I don't want you wearing that."
"You better return that."
Today I did not worry about what you would say, because today you signed, and I signed.
Today I am free.
And from today on, not only shopping will be a new experience.
I will enjoy more simple pleasures in a whole new way.
Your voice in my head no longer a burden, your physical presence no longer a fear.
You don't understand, I hope one day you will.
I hope the next woman will realize before 18 years has gone by and she won't have to say,
today I am free, today I went shopping.
About the Creator
Abbey Streett
Life spoken through poetry.
Everything hurts
and nothing is free.
Currently a stay at home mama to two wonderful, crazy kiddos. Finding my voice through poetry, and desperately finding time to read and write.
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