Unknown

Traveling to an unknown place can be scary.

The bright city lights illuminating

the dark path you have left to start a new one.

No one said starting your life over is an easy thing.

The persistent anguish stabbing deep into your heart

every time you think about what you have left.

But something made you leave.

Maybe it was the abusive parents who yearned for

your existence to expire.

Maybe it was the boyfriend whose mock support

made you feel inadequate.

And maybe you will keep your secrets foreign,

walking around unknown under the lambent lights above.

You must advise yourself to prolong your sporadic expedition.

Advanced opportunities will approach you if only you desert

the deceased life you've left abaft.

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