To My Past

We’ve known each other my whole life. Me and you, my past. You have been a great companion. Most of the time. You did your best to keep us safe and sane. Most of the time. You have led me through some tough times and held my hand. You were there for me, when I needed you. You were also there when I didn’t want you. Always. The time has come for us to part our ways. You can stay where you are, in the past. And I. I will take a different turn and go towards the future. I will look ahead, and ahead only. I will miss you, but I am not coming back. I am not turning back.

You need to stay where you belong. And I need to go, where I belong. Where I am headed there is only room for one of us. And so, my beloved past I must leave you, in the past.