you yearn for the sun, growing to escape
my stifling selfishness, cannot hold you back.
who am I, to stand in your way,
the time has come, to cast me off
without a second thought, no glances back.
reach for the stars, aim for the heavens.
I will hold you back no more.
© 2021 S Phua
Silverquiver, this poem portrays a sense of sincerity and urgency! Well done!!