I have learnt to leave places Where pieces of me were shattered and torn apart I have chosen to abandon paths That led to pain and heartbreak I have navigated through stormy and turbulent seasons of life And made it out the other side I have chosen to change directions When I have found myself in spaces where I no longer belong or am welcomed I have made peace with past moments I am not proud of And I have chosen to let go of past pain, disappointment and failure And people whose chapter in my story is now complete. I have promised myself not to return to these places As healing is found not in repeating the old But in making amends Then forging a new path And building the new And I have chosen to rewrite my story From one of pain and heartbreak To one of hope, empowerment and new beginnings As I have also experienced great joy and enthusiasm for living I have also known great love And I have also experienced moments that have taken my breath away And made me feel grateful to be alive And known people who have embraced me completely And celebrated me Rather than left me questioning my worth And whether or not I am loveable And I have chosen to close past chapters As my pages are now too full For the same old stories And I must turn the page And embrace all that lies ahead The beautiful connections I am able to cultivate The beautiful moments I am able to experience And the beautiful new life I am currently creating. I am your future self And a bright future Full of love, purpose, passion, joy and fulfilment Awaits you. Tahila Hunter
