She accepts

That what once was 

is no more

realizing that the good memories 

perished

Only to be cherished

 

She accepts

That their lives were on two separate paths

One, more religious than the other

Conflicts were endless

 

She accepts

That she was maybe too harsh 

in her approach

Instead of understanding the importance 

of mercy

And making him still feel 

worthy

 

She accepts

That they were not compatible

Just trying to make it work 

Because by then they had a son

 

She accepts 

That countless of years are gone

Closer to 20 than 10 to be exact

They were just a step in each others path 

though the path seemed like forever

 

She accepts

That he’s found who he truly desires

And it has nothing to do with her

Though the other woman is nothing like her

 

She accepts

That she must work harder 

to be a positive influence for his daughters 

so they will understand

That he is their father not just a man

Who has chosen someone who is nothing like them 

to spend the rest of his life with

 

She accepts

That its a possibility that his son

may adopt the same ideology

But she will always love him as his mother

Continuing to strive, holding the torch 

forever proud to be wrapped and covered