Becoming Allie

Thank You for the Gift

Dear Andrés,

Thank you for the gift that was

Letting me break up with you.

I know we were both ready

For it to end.

But I needed to show myself that

I could leave a relationship.

I think you knew this.

I think you waited for me.

Thank you.

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