The learning
The knowing
The growing
Thoughts that go flashing through my mind
Making me dizzy.
I thought that I knew myself.
Just what made me, me.
I didn’t go looking for this knowledge,
But hell, I’m glad for the knowing.
You taught me so much.
Even such a few hours.
Somehow
I always knew we could never last,
The difference in needs too great.
But oh the blaze,
The delightful knowledge,
How my intellect burns.
I am stronger,
More confident
Just so much more self-aware.
You gave me this gift,
And I thank you for that.
I will go forward,
Into the fray of life,
Armed with knowing,
That, I will survive.
Earlier, I didn’t think I could,
Now, I know I will.
Though this year has been brutal,
Filled with conflict and strife
I will go forward and value this life.
Embracing my desires,
And gathering my needs.
No longer will I deny,
Who I am,
And what is in me.
