Set Me Free

Peace, like the leaves 
lying still on trees 
on an airless day, 
settles on my skin
A soothing warmth, 
absent while 
I struggled 
with unrequited feelings, 
returns
A welcome 
protective layer 
shielding me 
from the pinpricks of hurt 
your lack of attention 
inflicted on me
Nerves, shredded by 
incessantly fretting 
over you, 
blessedly numb 
The gap, between 
the times when 
I think of you, 
has stretched 
from minutes to hours
Almost a day 
has gone by 
You barely 
came to mind
If you stop 
visiting me 
in my dreams 
I will know 
I have finally 
left you behind

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