Threshold

I wasn’t prepared
To love you
I wasn’t prepared
To stay

I’ve tucked and I’ve rolled
Myself through
The lion’s share
Of my days

One foot out the door
Purse in my hand
Keeping all parts of me safe

Watching for signs
That things have gone south
Ready to make my escape

So let me stand 
At the threshold
Still in
But not far from out

Accept I’m my best
Close to freedom
Rather than harnessed
In doubt.