My confidence had swelled

My strides grew strength

I loved walking this route

Despite its long length

I felt positive, happy even

Through the crowds I strode

The shoppers soon noticing

How my smile glowed

A sudden ping from below

Knocked me off course

As I lifted my hand upwards

Searching for the source

My stride quickly eased

My focus dragged away

An urge to respond

To the message on displa...

The day you last left

My strength shone through

I found my confidence

It was hiding behind you

I found light in myself

The day you disappeared

It helped me to see

It was you that I feared

Days turned to weeks

I was doing so well

Until you resurfaced

And I crawled into my shell

Why were you here?

Why did you come back?

I was better without you

You’ve thrown me off track

I climb out ...