he called
to say he was sorry
i was hesitant
to even answer the phone
when i heard his words
i was in disbelief
i wanted to cry
but i didn't
i didn't want to
give him the satisfaction
that he had any power
over me
so i waited
when i was alone
and released
the flood of emotions
that kept me in bondage
for so long
each teardrop
tasted like freedom
birthing a new version of myself
that is capable of trusting someone again
to say he was sorry
i was hesitant
to even answer the phone
when i heard his words
i was in disbelief
i wanted to cry
but i didn't
i didn't want to
give him the satisfaction
that he had any power
over me
so i waited
when i was alone
and released
the flood of emotions
that kept me in bondage
for so long
each teardrop
tasted like freedom
birthing a new version of myself
that is capable of trusting someone again
