moving on

 there was a time when i thought

i'd never get over my childhood crush.

but here i am, 

15 years later,

wishing him well

on his new relationship.

and i feel nothing.

no pain.

no lingering regrets.

just happiness for him to have found his person.

this made me realize

time does heal wounds.

if you allow them to be healed.

and you really do move on.

there is an ache in your heart,

but that is temporary.

but the peace and wisdom you've gained,

that is permanent.

so however much my heart aches right now,

i know i will see light at the end of the tunnel.

i've got this.