Get out of my way

 Not released yet....

 

You left your hoodie, your ego, your keys
Your half-read book on “emotional needs”
Said you needed your space, said you needed time
So I threw your stuff out and I'm cutting the line

I changed the locks and the Wi-Fi code
Burned your letters and let them smoke
Threw your stuff in a plastic bag
Left it by the curb and didn’t look back

You thought I’d beg, you swore I’d plead
Thought I’d crumble at your own speed
But I don’t stall and I don’t rewind
Cuz now it’s done, get off my mind

You call me dramatic but that's your excuse
You just can't handle being cut loose
I didn't fall apart, I just shut you down
Sorry to say, but I don't want you around

I’m not crazy, and I'm not shy
We had our moments, but now time to say goodbye
I’m not crazy, don't care what you say
I cut you loose....so get out of my way

You thought I’d cry in a bathroom stall
Nope — I repainted the hallway wall
Got new boots and a better plan
To find another who doesn't need to hold my hand

You post sad songs and take your shots
Talking ‘bout what we “once were” and what we’re not
I won't miss your emotional maze
To someone who texts back in under three days

You keep replaying what went wrong
Like I was the villain all along
But now I sleep just fine at night
Some endings like this just feel right

I’m not crazy... get out of my face
get out of my world, get out of my space.
I’m not crazy, don't care what you say
I'm cutting you loose... so get out of my way

You thought I’d spiral, lose my mind
Cry to friends and drink cheap wine
But I balanced books and burned your letters
Booked a trip and upgraded my sweaters

See I don’t linger, I don’t stew
I just delete, I'll reboot, and block you too
You say I’m cold — come on, please
I just refuse to live on my knees
You hesitated, I accelerated
While you were “processing,” I renovated

I’m not crazy... get out of my face
get out of my world, get out of my space.
I’m not crazy, don't care what you say
I'm cutting you loose.... so get out of my way

I’m not crazy, and I'm not here to lie:
We had our moments.... but now time to say goodbye. 

© Eric Knight Holbrook