Our Parting

It's so refreshing to be alone

I no longer look forward to your criticism.

I no longer look forward to your approval.

I believe I am quite content in solitude. 

All because I outgrew you

And your age-old tactics

They are so sweet; but I couldn't take 

Too much of a good thing. 

You must keep them 

For those who wish to flourish in your company. 

Like the falling leaves in autumn,

I didn't fall because I chose to,

I fell because it was time to

We needed to grow on our own.

And I believe; our parting was a gift,

To being happy on our own.