A Lesson in Letting Go

Shadows linger where trust was laid,  

A heart once full, now slowly frayed,  

Promises broken, left to scatter,  

A love so strong, now frail matter.  

She was my world, my brightest star,  

But chose a path that wandered far,  

Found solace in another's arms,  

Leaving me with silent scars.  

They say the blame should fall on me,  

For failing to lead, to help her see,  

Yet love is more than just one hand,  

It’s a dance where both must stand.  

I carry the weight, the blame, the pain,  

But deep down, I know it’s not in vain,  

Her choice, her loss, her road to take,  

From this, I rise, though still I ache.  

No longer hers, no longer chained,  

In solitude, strength is regained,  

A lesson learned, a chapter closed,  

From these ruins, a man has grown.  

Let the world judge, let them blame,  

I’ll stand firm, free from shame,  

For though I walk this path alone,  

My heart, through fire, has fully grown.