I’ve been looking behind now
For far, far too long
At the choices I’ve made
Discern where I went wrong
Was it me, was it you?
Was it beyond our control?
Unencumbered, we embark
Toward a shiny new goal
My mind’s gone in circles
On a continuous loop
Senselessly replaying
When I need to regroup
The embrace of the sadness
Now loosens its grip
And I unhook all the tubes
Of the love-laden drip
Evicted from my dreams
No assumptions are made
You’ve chosen your path
Your resolve was unswayed
I had wanted the chance
To reconcile how you left
To say goodbye properly
To show that I was bereft
shiny pebbles 
I’m loving the meter and flow to this piece! Very enjoyable read!
Thank you Cliff, for your lovely comment, pleased you enjoyed it. Sarah x
Dearest. SARAH. in your poem. You’ve chosen your path is the verse I’ve been waiting for. The embrace of the sadness now looses its grip And I unhook all the tubes of the love laden drip. It appears the shackles that have have held have been. Broken and you can now continue un hampered. I hope so your immense talent will now blossom into the glorious peach tree that flowered each. Spring in my parents garden and then my heart with pleasure filled and danced with joy from sheer delight. Go forward now in joy and reveal your beautiful Spirit With mountains of love and admiration from a proud to be your uncle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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My dearest Uncle Pat,
Your words as ever make my heart smile. Every footstep that has led me to this point, every hand I have clasped, all the laughter and tears I have shared, are all imprinted on my soul and with no regrets, I fearlessly step into a wide open space of possibilities, with belief in myself and immense gratitude for all the wonderful people in my life.
I love you, thank you and can’t wait to see you again soon.
Sarah xxx