Dumb Poet VII

Bye Bye Old Friend
I’m not sorry
Growing above you was long overdue
Denial consumed me for so long cuz I thought every word out your mouth was fruitful
I admire your so called “wisdom” even though we were on the same physical level
Every speech sang me into a world of oblivion
Had me questioning my own thoughts and inner guidance
Ready to take on your philosophy at the expense of mine
Loved ones around me couldn’t utter negative spells on your name
I protected you because you made me feel sane
My friend, my brother, my sanctuary
I stretched you high above the clouds away from everyone else for they weren’t equal
Not noticing as I was lifting you up I was sinking beneath the depths of my own despair
Sparks start the flying I couldn’t figure out which way was up
I thought maybe you could save me but truth is you wanted nothing more than to keep me stuck
I remained confused as I cried with uncertainty
Screaming that you were good for me but then I noticed my battered heart on my sleeve
I must let you go in order to save myself
Remove you from the Heavens above my head and lay our friendship to bed
The pain is excruciating but it was needed for me to grow
As soon as I made up my mind my sun returned to my cheeks, edges grew thicker and I felt that long lost glow
You see, that is my Higher Self and Ancestors wishing me well
Now onto the next phase in my journey, this lonely cursive trail