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Emancipation

A Poem by Me

By Jessica BurdenPublished 7 years ago 1 min read
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Years

For years she has been his rock, his undying support, his home.

Grateful?

No, that he is not. He does not reciprocate, appreciate, or compensate her for the love and energy she has given.

Yet still she loves, hopes, tries...

Time.

So much time, she feels, has been wasted.

She was blinded by him, unable to see the forest through the trees of his charm, his finesse, his lies...

So many lies

You would think he was the inventor and perfecter of the art with his slick tongue.

Yet still she loves, hopes, tries...

Why??

His actions and words are a daily reminder that he is not the one.

Yet still she loves, hopes, tries...

Until little by little, her true self began to emerge again.

The her she had lost when she gained him.

The her that knew what she wanted, who made goals and crushed them, who knew her worth.

And just like that, she let go.

And it was the most emancipating experience of her life.

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About the Creator

Jessica Burden

Hey, I'm Jess! I'm a mom of three with a passion for art in all of its forms, especially writing and dessert baking/decorating. I strive to be a beacon of balance and positive vibes.

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