Alone in the Universe (for now)

With you, there was a flame; 
A bonfire of wonder and hope igniting in my heart.
It was beautiful and amazing, and I let it consume me.
I gave my very soul over to you, trusted you not to crush me.

And that was the worst decision.

You grew bored with my company, I suppose. 
Dumped bucket after bucket of water over me, quenching the heat.
Smoke rose for months, tears always welling behind my lids, always threatening to slip down my cheeks.

And so I was alone in the Universe.
And so I am alone in the Universe.

Until I heal, move on.
Until someone else lights a spark, and the fire begins again.

Because you are not the only one.
Because I refuse to base my every decision around your petty preferences.

Because while I am alone in the Universe, it is only just for now.