Spring Cleaning

I am attempting to clean my heart, this spring
from all the binds that keep you there lingering

I sweep the carpet of our desires off the floors of my needs
I wash the ceiling of my ambitions from the webs of our dreams

I dust off the film of regret from my doings, lovings, and givings
I throw out all left undone, unsaid and unfulfilled wantings

I close the door to our story, locking in humility
I open the windows of surrender, letting in equanimity

slowly my heart glimmers, breaths, I hear faint joyful rings
in gratitude deep, that cleaning you off me, this spring brings.

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