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Moving On

By Karyn Indursky

I've often wandered what it's like to be care free 
and only think of myself. 
To forsake all others, disregard their feelings, 
not care about consequence, etc. would be nice, 
but I'm not like that. 
I can't let go of myself, but I can't leave others 
in my dust. I have to leave that note, 
make that phone call, send that e-mail, show up, 
keep my promises, commit to the one I love, 
keep in touch with others (who I love in a different way) 
and all. I just can't be like so many 
inconsiderate, uncaring, people out there. I 
have to be me and set my love free. I must 
keep faith to pass on and I must learn 
who I can trust. I must not waste my time on people 
who can't love me or treat me the way I need. 
I must move on.