Growing Stronger By Letting Go

I wrote this a few years ago after a painful break-up.

I sit and reflect
Life has been harsh recently
Why the bad karma?

Thinking on my past
I remember all the times
I hurt who I love

When I hurt before
I ran away from my pain
But that does not work

I cannot run now
I am ensnared by my love
I have caught myself

I must face my life
My life is what I made it
I can’t flee myself

So I turn and stand
I must endure what will come
No matter the cost

I don’t want the pain
I don’t want to lose this love
I don’t want to hurt

I am the river
I am the mountain, the sea
I am strong enough

Pray for the forests
Pray for the fish in the sea
And please, pray for me

I see a candle
A light of hope in the night
Is it what I want?

My arms are open
I hope through all hopelessness
My love stands ready

I am the willow
I will bend but will not break
No matter the wind

I am the river
I will change but will not dry
No matter the drought

I am the mountain
I will wear but not crumble
No matter the rain

I am the ocean
I won’t cease the ebb and flow
No matter the change

I am the young man
I will adapt and survive
No matter the pain