i walk to remind myself that i'm free.
i can walk away from this job.
i can walk away from this city.
i can walk away from my home,
from my friends. from you.
i can walk away and keep on walking.
but you remind me that i don't have to.
you remind me that i can choose to stay.
i can make my stand here.
i can make a home.
i can make a life. with my friends.
with you.
i have a choice. and i choose. to stay.
for now.
May 6, 2021
