Dragon - Part 2 (The Finale)

What we had was nothing but a dragon.
I used to think it was real. Beautiful. Magical.
But now I see it was fake. Nonexistent. Just a myth.
I used to think that I wasn't okay about that.
But you know what?
I am okay with it.
I'm okay without you.
I'm more than okay, in fact.
I'm giddy.
I'm perfect.

I used to think that maybe we could try again later.
But why would I want that?
Why would I want someone who doesn't care?
I don't want that and I will never have that again.
I refuse to have that again;
Because I have control over my decisions.
And my ultimate decision...it's not you.
And it never will be.

I'm glad that I finally see that.
I wish I would've seen it sooner;
But then where would the learning experience be?
That's why you were put into my life.
So I could learn and see what I don't want.
What I shouldn't want.
That may sound harsh.
Okay...it is.
But that's life.
It's harsh, not fair, and challenging.
But...it's also perfect.

Everything that I've had to experience...I was supposed to.
I'm being tested.
I've had my fair share of trials.
But despite all that...
Life is perfect.
And it's perfect for me.

Written September 17, 2013
By Elisse Cook