FINALLY

a little girl grown up
no longer ashamed
of the mistakes she’s made

ready to let go,
ready to release,
the past

no hanging on,
resentments washed away,
no regrets
no looking back

the future she desires
dangles in front of her,
tempting,
closer than ever

an entire world
full of hope

feeling stronger than before,
head held high,
she pushes on