ghosts

She walked down a busy street, staring solely at her feet. At her side was a bundle of images that resembled each of her former lovers. She found herself sitting at the same table she always sat at and put the package in front of him.

Humble words begged for forgiveness as she explained each picture and what they represented. Explaining each ghost that had broken her heart was an emotional task. She opened up her heart with the key that had been kept in the dark for far too long. Tears became uncontrollable as she brought up all the guys that caused her so much pain before she met him.

The heavy weight she had been carrying her whole life was now spread out across the table in front of her. A guy who she trusted was taking in all the heart break and pain, as he looked her in the eyes without a hint of judgment. She had been judged too many times and ridiculed for all the sins, but she longed for someone to reach out and forgive.

She has kept all these secrets in her eyes as she holds back her many tears.

But on this day, she found out why goodbyes hurt so much. All the goodbyes led to the man who sat across the table from her, listening so intently to every story she told. He cared for her more than the ghosts did and he would treat her as she deserved to be treated. The past could not reach her as long as he stood in the way.

The ghosts that always follow me will eventually leave me alone. Time heals.