I hope for a time of freedom
and liberation from you.

I hope for a time when your words
will not matter and your thoughts, too.

I hope for a time to bring new love
and memories that will push you away.

You never pushed.
You never pulled.
You sat there
while I scrambled.

All I asked was to be loved
the way I did you -unconditionally.

So, yes, I dare to hope for someone
the opposite of the complete you.