Independence

Independence means that I can break away.

I can love them as an equal, not someone higher than me.

I can help them when it's not my duty.

My acts of kindness will finally be recognized.

I can be the hero I've always dreamed of being.

Saving the day isn't expected of me (but I still do it anyways).

I can kiss their lips, not their cheeks.

I can be who I want to be.

I can sit outside for hours with whomever I want, staring up at the clouds.

I can eat ice cream every day from the fridge (even though I won't, it's bad for your health).

I can make my own decisions, yet I can still ask for help.

My decisions are weighted as heavily as theirs.

I can do what's right instead of what I'm supposed to do.

I can finally say that I'm free.