cutting the cord

we never wanted to leave the amniotic bliss
of the womb
but we had to move on
it was the natural progression of things
that's why we cried when we had to leave
just like we don't want to leave the arms
of the comfort of a lover
but what else can be done when the pain
outweighs the comfort
release to universe that piece of your heart
they hopefully didn't throw away
release to the world the one
that caused both pleasure and pain
in moments however long in duration
however high or low in intensity
on whichever side of the scale
and release to the sky the tears
from the shift of weight in the heart
when someone takes a piece with them
but despite anger or despair
you'd really chose no one else
to have that piece