JUST FINE

by PAULA

I’m gonna be
just fine
after nights of crying
and
reassuring phone calls.
I’m gonna be alright
gonna
survive this rut I thought I
was stuck in.
I’m tired of fighting
but it’s feeling more like
fight or flight
and I’m even more tired
of running away.
This time
I’m gonna be just fine
felt like the end of the world.
Turns out
it was the start of a new life.
Instead of being held back
I’m
gonna embrace this trial
and face these miles ahead.
Already ran a thousand
I can walk a few more.
I’m gonna be just fine.
Take
some breaths.
I’ll be okay by myself.
Didn’t need anyone before
you came along.
Still don’t need someone
telling me I’m pretty
or smart
or calling me out when I’m wrong.
I know I’m
not perfect but
I’m better off without you
holding me back
holding me down.
What, you think
did me a favor?
Here’s your name on a
plaque.
Hang it where
our picture used to be.
I’m gonna be just fine
believe me.