the horses have gone ahead

I won’t wait

til the tolling bell

to change

abandon bitterness

and the shards

of my personality

that twist my soul

I won’t wait

til another year is added

on the endless page

of my life

to stride tall

strong and free

from the games of others

I won’t wait 

til tomorrow

or Christmas eve

when the world hushes

or Christmas day

as thoughts are cast

inwards

nor will I wait

til the end of this poem

or verse 

or line

I am no longer waiting

to become 

who I truly am

I won’t wait

because I’ve already

left behind my awkwardness

returning this winter

possessing my body

proud of every curve

every inch

not thinner

just unshakeable 

I cannot wait

to jump headfirst

into my future

nothing holds me back

gladly at last

I say this

with raised voice

I am no longer waiting

to begin

the spirals

turn back in on themselves

their beginning

untraceable

irrelevant

I won’t wait for you

it was I who freed myself

not you

unwittingly

but yes, successfully

I don’t care if you 

look back and regret

I don’t care at all

I waited too long

and all for nothing

autumn proved futile

and I loathe you

for taking so much

out of me

tarnishing our memory

your scarf like a 

noose around my neck

how long will I have to wait

til your face fades

like the others

I’m sick of it

to be honest

go and find someone

else to haunt

I’m ready and waiting

it’s time for you to go 

Reviews

[Jack...]

Like a giant wave crashing on an unsuspecting shoreline your piece has washed me away. I really do like your style.

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

A superb poem...
talented piece of writing :)

[Robin]

Love how you express