shedding

you, who once so firmly I embraced

with time I learned

to walk with you in hand

and now I see, how this crutch has lead me to bleed

your shadowy fortress

refused to stand

 I must move on old friend

our time has come to an end

I thank you for the false confidence

which once you gave

its time to stand

I must be brave

with the wind in my hair

and hope in my heart

I shall persist

and 

forge on
carry on I say!