We Are Different People

We Are Different People

Six months passed since we went our separate ways

I hurt you

You hurt me

We were different people

I held on too tight

You didn't try to

We can't stay the same

How we've changed

You were my sister

Then my brother

I didn't mind the changes

The body is only a shell

I felt like I owed you something

A debt that could never be repaid

I thought I was worthless

And any kindness was mercy

We were kids then

And now that we grew

We realized we were clinging to yesterday

And we became poison

I saw you the other night

From a distance

You were outside a restaurant I had a reservation at with your family

I drove away and missed it

I took a walk today hoping I would see you again

I wanted to tell you

I'm sorry, I forgive you

I wish you well

We are different people now

I go forth, unfettered by the burdens I carried yesterday

I will seek tomorrow with an eager step

I don't need you anymore

Let's not blame each other any longer.

Author's Note

First try. Be gentle, but frank.