Another Shadow

I'm not sure I can do it.

Let go.

The trust isn't there.

The hope non-existent.

You are a part of my life.

But you are not in my life.

Another slice.

Another shadow.

Do I really need another?

The moments are real,

But not real life.

Stolen.

Borrowed.

Tender and warm.

Yet fleeting.

I keep my own counsel.

Do you even realize?

To shrug off the openings I allow,

Will cost you the prize.

I'm stronger than the others.

I will not beg.

I will not plead.

Are you there?

Or too busy with you?

Your choices.

Your priorities.

Will limit my ability to give.

And diminish our possibilities.

I've learned that lesson.

I won't repeat my past.

I deserve more.

Kat