When its over

When it is over
It hurts in your heart
the pain lingers
and you yearn for it to be different

When it is over
you pretend that it is not
you keep to yourself
hoping to find another way
with your head in the sand

When it is over
the anger rises out of nowhere
mad at someone that doesn't exist
angry for not protecting yourself
need to release the energy inside

When it is over
you grasp at the very last possibility
that you can gain control back
and negotiate what if's and if only's
as a different way of attack

When it is over
everything else is being neglected
and nothing seems to be the same
but when you are ready to pick up the pieces
someone will be there with a hug

When it is over
you accept that everything is temporary
and nothing can last forever
the duration of the experience is of no consequence
It is the impact that will last a lifetime