For ten long years, we have clung to each other
rooted in each other's insecurities
two trees withstanding the storm of time.
But like most things that grow from the youthful soil it is time now to sail upon the wind.
To germinate my mind and grow strong in foreign earth.
My love for you remains but my new found branches must stretch toward brighter light.
Our rings will be much different from now on
But our time together forever marked within us when the love was plentiful.
You are now tall and strong
A giant in a tiny forest.
And all I hope for you is a lush and green canopy to rest under.
Mild winters for your heart
And a swift coming spring.
As for me I chose to be a seed.
I chose to absorb the nutrients of the world
And grow from within before I burst forth somewhere new and fertile.
The strength we've gained from each other is no doubt what keeps me going.
But now it is time to grow away, stretching my face towards the sun drinking in the light of a new day.