I quit.
I’m done.
This thing has been a thorn in my side,
For far too long.
Why did I even begin?
Only because you wanted me to.
From then on I was trapped,
Between not wanting to participate,
And not wanting to disappoint you.

No more.
I hate this.
Tonight I broke the chains,
That you’d placed upon me.
I said my goodbyes,
Then in my excitement,
With a smile on my face.
I sought you out, saying,
“This night is my last,”

It’s over.
I’m free.
My time is again my own,
And discretion is mine to wield.
Now I can make the choice,
This time of my own volition,
To come back;
Not for you,
But for myself.