Water Under the Bridge

Drowned in memories
Breathed in deep
under dark waters
My hands were covered 
in the black ink
that burst from your heart
It stained my soul and 
I couldn't wash you off my skin

I carried your essence within me
pulling heavy stones from behind 
As I waded through muddy waters
Against the currents in my mind

Travelling without moving 
Pushing upstream 
To put space between you
 and my broken dreams

All the things you taught me 
And All the things I now know
Led me to believe
You were the undertow

I built a boat from the 
Wreckage of our past
And will float to a place
Where I can let go at last

Today I stood on the banks of the river 
Where we met that fateful day
I kissed your memories goodbye
let the water take them away

I feel the water rinsing off
the last remnants  of who I used to be
and as I watch them float steadily away
I know at last I am free