FINALLY

i waited for you so long
wondering if you would
ever appear.
if i would recognize you
if i would welcome you
with open arms.
i prayed that my heart
would let go of the past
that i would hurt no more.
i told myself not to be fearful
not to doubt
not to look back
in anger.
to accept
that life is not
always fair
to take hold
of every opportunity
to thank God
...that i finally
found love.