the epiphany

it's an awakening of sorts.

therapists would call it a break
through,

or an epiphany.

it's an ah ha moment when you
realize
the answer
to the problem.

when you hear the click
as you turn
the dial on
a combination lock,
or slide a key
into a door.

things open, you're in.
the clouds part.
the Red Sea of your life
divides.

you suddenly get it
and completely understand
what the problem
was, and who it was,

and how to solve it.
it was a long time coming,
a lot of water
under the bridge, tears

and suffering, but now
you're there.

you at last understand what
love is.
what love isn't.

you've crossed over,
you've arrived and there's
no going back.