Swept anew

This joyous journey.

Me, myself and I.

Been years,

A decade,

Since I've called you mine.

We rattled and quaked,

Gave and lost faith.

Now look at you,

Proud and tall,

Riding the wave.

Our heart is no dimmer,

Our head is less light.

The building blocks have fractured,

And yet, I'm alright.

Begging no more,

No shame in my tears.

Though I miss you desperately,

I won't draw you near.

My heart is out of order.

My body has grown numb,

To delicate words spewed.

"You're beautiful, wondrous, fun!"

How can beauty thrive,

In cold blood that's in vain?

When will simple words be enough?

Not blend in as the same old game?

Reality shivers,

My bones crack and break.

From the beating, I allow others to give,

On the Reality Train.

I will not bow to cruelty.

I'll spit your words back with disdain.

Kindness, I have plenty,

But I'll cut up any who misplace.

What I've learned,

It's far from pretty.

This bumpy track we race.

Buy a ticket,

Get in line,

And ride the Reality Train.

I've traveled and I've tasted,

Heartbreak, loss, and love.

I'll pick myself up,

I'll dust off my fear,

And finally, be true

To me.