it has been long enough
this hiatus
the grieving
the end is ended
time to start anew
getting back out there
one hand folded
ready for the next deal
ready to risk again
despite the buy-in
my heart is ready
for another try
healed up
as much as it can
eager to love
and be loved
the beginning
long awaiting the start
© 2023 Jason A. Muckley
Poems for Warriors 
So beautifully written, Jason!
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Thanks Kristian 😊
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It takes courage to start again. Your poem speaks to that.
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Thanks Ali!
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