No Looking Back/ It's Time

"I am leaving this place now
Letting go of all my fears
Saying good bye to the memories I hold dear
I can finally breathe again
It's a new day
Farewell past
As I close this chapter. . . "
-Damita Haddon, No Looking Back

It's Time

It's Time. . .

For me to focus on what lies ahead.

I admit that it's been a struggle

but I've finally found the strength.

Things happen for a reason

And while this thing seemed blurry at first,

I can see clearly now.

No longer will I question "Why?"

Or in this case, "Why not?"

I'm tired of weighing out all of the possibilities.

I can learn to forgive but unfortunately. . .

I have too GOOD of a memory to forget you or what you've done.

No, I won't be bitter;

I'll just be more cautious.

And because my Father is the King,

I'm a princess and I KNOW that I deserve better than what I (barely) received from you.

Rather than become upset about the love you never gave me,

I am becoming increasingly grateful for the love that He has ALWAYS shown.

This love has no requirements because it's unconditional.

It gives me hope, passion, and inspiration!

Because of this love, my future is looking bright and I can only imagine the great things that are coming my way!

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