when I woke the other morning,
the day felt strangely rewarding,

I fought and lost a much loved friend,
and a love relationship came to an end,

both of which I thought I'd mourn forever,
but feeling free? I thought I'd never,

suddenly I had to stand on my own two feet,
no more complaining or feelings of defeat,

I'm sure my sorrows are far from an end,
and my soul just needs time to mend,

but stronger, I feel each and every day,
hard to believe, I'm sure you'll say,

only time will tell and truth will emerge,
but enable me - you will no longer feel the urge,

so thank you for all you've done and said,
your words will ring inside my head,

I wish you peace, happiness, joy and love,
and all the blessings from above,

as I'm sure you wish the same for me,
but now it's time for me to fly free,

by Shawn Ann Murray ©2011