it took tonight
for me to realize
am no longer in love with you
it took tonight
and the sweet smell of evening air
for me to accept
that my future lies not
with you
it took tonight
and a new circle of friends
a new hobby
and new possibilities
and a really starry night
for me to finally see
what has always been
a "never-could-be"
it took tonight
for me to accept
that I have been holding on
needlessly

it took tonight
after more than two years
of loving you
and hoping
and waiting
and holding on
for me to finally let go
it took tonight
for me to say goodbye
and finally, finally
prepare myself
in loving and being happy
with someone else
it took tonight
for me to vow
to not 'obligate' you
further with whatever dreams
I had of an "us"

it took tonight dearest,
it took tonight


- poem made today.... and finished this moment.... i must be a trifle sad then....