peace

i used to hurt when your name
fell from another's lips
heart used to cringe inside
when i watch you give happiness to someone else
but from where i sit today
i see

a calming breeze blows across my face
as i hear your name again and again
heart at peace in this wide open space
my Earth doesn't orbit around you anymore

an enlightened feeling
doesn't come without the pain
or the bruises of months past
slightly tender to the touch even now
but i'm healing
standing as

a calming breeze blows across my face
as i hear your name over and again
mind at peace and arms open wide
to let go and receive what i can

it might take a little more time
months or days
but i'm on the right path
heart slowly walking away

a calming breeze blows across my face

whispering your name again

but i no longer react in the way i once did

content with what i have

and ready to search for more

than you can give