
It was a reach
but I knew there
would be nothing
to grab on to this time
Clutching at straws
Wondering what if
Disappointing?
Yes!
But now I know
for sure
What I missed
was not you
I thought it was
moments with you
that left the hole
in my heart
I realize now it was
partnership that
I missed
Not you
Not the person
who caused so much pain?
I was missing togetherness
Now the light is on
and I am no longer in darkness
I am free at last
to pursue happiness
with another
The karma is finished
and all debts and lessons
have been paid
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Time to move on and move to a new chapter. What a gift to have that freedom.
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Thanks Grace. Yes a gift to myself! 🤣
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beautifully written Christine!
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You are so sweet! Thank you 🥰
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I feel this Christine 💞
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Thank you Suzanne! 💗. I hope you have been well ☺️
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Really loved this, Christine!!!! Bellissimo!!!! The wisdom and self inspection are such a gift to ourselves – I love the note a friend of mine left me when I was going “Through It”!
Forgive – Forget- Let Go – Move on!!! Awesome Poem, Christine!!!
😁💖💕🌹
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Thank you, Chuck. Yes it is quite empowering to reach a decision that you are happy with. Your friends advice is excellent and I agree.
Hope you are well, my friend. ☺️💗
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Yes, it is very empowering and satisfying to come to that decision and to know that it is right for you even if it is a painful one to have to make!!! Not always easy to stay in touch with your inner self??
Yes, all is well!!! Hoping the same is true for you, My Dear!!!!
😁💖💕🌹
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Such an important and wonderful realization, Christine! The light is on, free at last. 💙
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Yes and it is shining bright Merril 🥰
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Wonderful! 💙
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Christine, that’s an important epiphany. I like the sense of closure to what was here.
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Yes it was an epiphany Li. It was a second go around with an ex which made me realize once and for all it was truly over. I am happy I gave it one more go and now I am absolutely sure 👍☺️
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YAY! Sounds like you did what you had to do to be sure.
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Yes, no more what ifs! 🤣 Thanks Li 💗
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Hooray!
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Haha! Yes, Rosemary, let’s draw a line under this one! 🤣
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To break free takes so much time… finally free
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Yes. It took a while and two tries at it, but now it is done.
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Blessed be the souls who are hurting / damaged / who have the courage and strength to move on! Brava! Brava!
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thank you so much, Helen. I really appreciate your kind words 🥰
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thank you so much, Helen. I appreciate your kind words 🥰
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“But now I know
for sure
What I missed
was not you”
Ah, Christine, thank you for this. I’ve been pondering the same thing as of late. I wonder if it’s ever really them we miss.
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Thank you so much, Melissa. There is plenty to ponder there and I hope you find your way. Much love 🥰
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