breaking point

i know lots of women.
and they are strong women.
and they can be pushed.
and pulled.
challenged.
they are forgiving.
they are kind.
and their breaking points are very high.
but when they break.
when they give up.
when they turn away.
they mean it.
they are serious.
they aren't doing it to manipulate.
or gain something.
they have done all that they know to do.
and finally.
seriously FINALLY...
it's final.
i never knew that strong women
could be so strong
for so long
and then
even in the end
it is their strength
that allows them to let go.
to finally accept that they will never
reach a person.
or be seen.
or be safe.
but that takes a very long time.
and that strength
is oft mistaken for happiness
and often gives the others in their lives credit
and so
when the women walk away
they carry the blame alone.
and they do it with grace.
usually.
the ones that i know.
but maybe it's too bad
that it takes so long.
maybe those strong women should
stand up sooner.
say no.
all i know is
the
breaking point
comes in an instant
though it was enroute
for years.
blessings.