Oh people tell me that
but my son and I are not doormats
sometimes it is easier to walk away
and to heal and laugh and love again
and take the time to be a friend
it does not make one less or less
or a failure on the quest to love and be loved is many a goal
but first to be happy and be whole
I am happy with who I am now
not depending on anyone to fix me
for I am not broken
I am strong
though sometimes feeling alone
and I do forgive and let go
even if it means going
for somewhere there will be children's laughter
the sun will rise again
and in every dark cloud of rain
there can be blessings...