I've come to a crossroad

I've come to a crossroad
I can let the past control me
Or I can plunge forth into that which is unfamiliar
Shake free from the shackles of life gone by

Behind me lies a road well worn by my weary feet
Riddled with conflict and trauma
But also a peace and serenity lies there
That which I found in one I loved and lost

That one which I fought for
But now is beyond fighting
Lost to me forever
To the depths of her own mind

Now a road lies before me
A road that cannot promise perfection
But there is a chance that true happiness is on the horizon
The chance that I have found someone

I can take that road, take the chance
Or I can take refuge
Refuge in the memories of long-dead happiness
And surrender to a life of silent remembrance

I shall forever cherish that love I lost
But this new love promises to change me
Breathe into me new life
Complete me