As with the sky on an Autumn day, a veil of darkness shrouds my heart with melancholy emotion. Starting over at mid-life, stepping out of and away from the life I have come to know as mine. Not the life I have dreamt of, but certainly the one that I have settled into and made the best of.
The road to this point, oh it's been a long one... Some miles seamless and smooth, with many more rough and rocky. The latter making it close to impossible to drive on, but drive on I did and will continue to do.
What does the future hold for me? Will I make it there in one piece, someday finding true happiness within myself, once again?
As I sit behind the wheel at the crossroads, confused as to which way to go, I wonder which direction will lead me safely to a place called home... This decision is mine and mine alone, for the very first time in my life. No external forces to influence this choice that I am faced with.
I turn the key and place the gear shift into drive, removing my foot from the brake and placing it cautiously onto the accelerator. And suddenly, the veil lifts and I feel that old familiar sense of fearlessness and confidence take it's place.
Easing slowly down the road at last, I am ready...
Tiffany Cross 11/14/09
10 years ago
2 comments:
That's the way to do it. One step at a time and at your own pace. Do things you want and love from this point forward and don't compromise!! You only live once and you have gotten a second chance to live to the fullest.
Keep your head up, it is all going to be ok!!!
Hey sis, there is nothing greater than knowing who you are and finding peace and comfort and happiness within yourself. You are there and I have never been more proud of you. You have been pulling more than your share of the weight for so long and you deserve the awesome things that I know in my heart are in store for you. You know that I am behind you in everything you do and that you are not alone. Here's to new beginnings and a wide open world of change. Love ya, -d
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