as she buttoned up her coat
she knew this would be the last time
the same old habits forming
repeated moments in time, different venues
when will she learn to say no
to walk away without shame
to resist the temptation of falling into default
put herself first
give her ego a stroke
cut the strings to the past
and enjoy travelling on the freedom of the wind
she would be firm and put her point across
assertively and with a strong sense of pride
the finish line in sight
she headed for the door
