This is the end of us

This is the end of us as we know it
A stifled choke of a good bye
I never thought it would end this way

We can no longer rely
on the steady familiarity
of burnt toast
and freshly poured coffee

Those stale and rigid patterns
keep us suspended in status quo

Sometimes you just need
to change the trajectory
and steer the ship

And honestly

Staying dormant
is like being buried alive
There’s nothing to stop me
from blending into the wallpaper

Sometimes we cocoon ourselves in denial
The narrative plays
on repetitive playback loop
and we remain suspended
hanging in limbo
and watching the silence

The clock ticks

Let’s not linger here in holding pattern
blocking our ability to be open
to new opportunities

Our stories create the fabric of our journey
and whole heartedly, we cross borders
without knowing the destination

We have a lot to remember
We always will
In some way the bond will remain
embodied in the dreams of our children

It’s taken my all
To close this chapter
And board the train
No turning back
I know it stings

But I am set unbelievably free
to embark on a life more authentic

An exploration of self
I get to redefine the parameters
I play by my own rule book

A dangerous game
I invented myself