They say let go

What's hurting

The pain and sorrows

 

In reality

I've to let go

The painful memories

Of words and people

Who led me to that hurt

 

So it isn't the pain

I need to let go

It's the people

And the hurtful memories

They left behind

That needs to be let gone

 

Letting go doesn't mean erasing

The scars they left on my heart

But releasing their hold

Their toxic grip on my soul

 

It's a journey of self discovery

Of shedding layers of hurt

And reclaiming my power

From those who tried to break me

 

So I'll release the people and their inflicted pain

And free myself from their chains

For it's not the wounds that define me

But the strength in letting go and moving on.