Feud

Dearest One,

You tell yourself you failed

But, let it go, that ship has sailed

Nineteen years ago, this very day

You meant the very vows you did say

You WILL love him till your very death

Just can no longer smell the boozed breath

To live authentic didn't break vow

It is time you show your daughter how

To live a life of kindness, serenity too

To be authentically, wholly you

Your head, this day, begs a second guess

This letter seeks to put that second-guessing to rest

Be at peace, you're doing the best you can

Know that he, flawed and beautiful, is just a man

Sleep well, know with each exhale

Letting go, you did not fail