couldn't face it.
the uncertainty of the closed door,
the fear, the paranoia.
the mustered up courage,
opening the door, the relief hoped for.
the hope of going back to basics
crushed, pummeled.
the fire, the smoke, the ashes.
good bye, closure.
never perfect but, better.
breathing easy.
never forgotten but, less thought of.
never fully free but, leash let loose.
it's life now.
the worry of mistakes are gone.
the regret starting to fade.
all that comes to mind,
is the prize in the end.
