Congratulations & I'm Okay

*Sorry this poem is so long. But, I put a lot of emotion into it; it's very hard to write. So, if you would, please take the time to read and comment. The favor will be forever appreciated and gratefully returned. Thank you.*

Hello there
You see this smile on my face
It's there to take your place
Finally I'm lifted
Finally I'm free
She's no longer who I have to be
At first I didn't believe it
It just couldn't be true
Then I saw it and reluctantly knew
She's taken my place
And won the game
Teary-eyed now,
I can't look at you the same
I see myself different now
Inside-out, and outside-in
I've reversed my scars
And flipped my skin
For the first time, in a long time
I see my reflection and call it mine
Before that kiss, all I wanted to hear
Was the shattering glass of that horrid mirror
Now the pieces are puzzled together
I'll leave it that way always and forever
Hanging on my wall so I can watch and see
The outer shell falling, uncovering a new found me
I breathe in deep and take that leap
Away from you and all you do
Your kisses on the lips I could never feel
Somehow helped my tattered body heal
I know we're done
Now at last
What I felt we had
Melts into the past
There's no more "maybe tomorrow"s or "it was fate"
I won't live for chance and die in wait
I see you smile, I know you're happy
Denial's gone, you're where you should be
So, I'll leave you two together now
I know I can make it through somehow
No more tears of despair
Because I've finally made it there
Thank you for all you've given me
For everything you gave
Fake or not, they're mine to save
In a box, locked away
Out of sight, but not of mind
One day, I'll open it and relive all that I find
I want to congratulate you
I wish eternal bliss
I'll move on but I won't forget
I'll always somehow miss
I'll miss you with me
And everything we used to be
I want to congratulate her too
She has it perfect, she's got you
I'd just like you to know
I loved you even when it didn't show
I thought it was destiny
Always you and me
You were perfect; my utter everything
I was a mistake; your regretful nothing
I know there's so much more we both could be
So, I'm letting you go and setting us free
I feel so empty, I feel so drained
I'll wipe the tear streaks that have stained
I know it's best; it'll get better
I'll keep close to my heart, your precious letter
I don't think I'll love, but I'll always care
You'll always have me if you need me there
I hate that you're not on my thoughts
Or in my dreams at night
I hate that you're not here with me
Or in my casting sight
I'll miss the stupid things you do
And I'll miss not always thinking of you
Your piercing eyes soon will fade
But, I'll never forget the memories we made
You'll always be a part of me
No matter where you'll be
That heart on my side
Reminds me of a lost true love
I knew I could make it through
I just need a little shuve
That kiss left it's mark
It was then that I knew
Something had to change
I had to move on without you
Scared only that she'll hurt you
Something I don't wish you to go through
But, I guess you know what you want
And all I can say
Is I'll always be here
If you need me some day
I have the urge to thank you
You made me strong in every way
And one last time,...Congratulations
Because I know...I'll be okay

*Thank you for reading. It means the world to me.*