it took...

...over a year,
a day with his family, particularly his mother
chatting it up, cutting up summer sausage, cheese, and apples, setting out the crackers, preparing coffee with lots of sugar
as a part of the family again, thank you God, how good that felt
and
laughing together
and
looking at pictures-- of my travels, of their family events, and
seeing pictures of him for the first time in over a year--
talking about him with her--

to realize,

thank you God,

i believe i'm finally over him


... and it sure does feel good,
that sort of realization


it sure does feel good
you know?