Perseverance

 I love with my whole heart and it got me in trouble,
The first time I bravely tried getting out of my bubble,
I care too much, give my all, and love way too hard,
Never would’ve cared if I knew it’d leave me scarred,

You were always good at making me feel small,
Throwing me to the ground so I have to crawl,
Made me feel like my feelings didn’t matter,
And I lost my mind like Alice’s mad hatter,

Surviving you was my greatest achievement,
Living through the constant aggrievement,
But you soon learned I never stay down,
And a clown will never snatch away my crown,

Yet the broken heart never stopped me,
I was never in jail but I am now finally free,
Emotional shackles ain’t holding me back,
Deciding it’s time to get my life back on track,

I still love wholeheartedly but I’m cautious,
Keep people at arm’s length but still gracious,
I’m still strong despite the chinks in my armour,
And without your drama, my life is much calmer,

So now let’s dot the i's and cross the t's,
Vicious lies don’t bring me to my knees,
And I no longer get the feeling of unease,
I’m completely free of you and finally at ease,

And so I turn the page, ending the chapter,
Moving on filled me with an immense rapture,
Closing this book and placing it on the shelf,
It’s now time for me to look after myself.


-Amy x