Dependency

dependency on another 
it has struck me 
and I realise – 
that is I should lose this person 
it will be more than difficult 
so I try to stand up 
and find my own two feet 
but when she has her arms around me 
and her legs tightly wrapped 
dependency beckons – 
there is no going back 
the battle – 
is only ever between – 
those clashing areas of our being 
insecurity is the lord – 
we its humble slaves 
to feel so warm and so secure – 
i guess there is much we would trade 
dependency on another 
when they dissolve the headache – 
Clear away those lingering shadows 
it is hard not to give in – 
turn a page – 
this is where a new chapter begins


James Garratt – Friday 26th September 2008