Unfettered

I have anchors.
Anchors that hold me
Here in this town.
It is my choice
To let them
Weigh me down.
But I am measuring
Their weight
Against my desire
To leave here.
I can always visit.
And I can always call.
My family is here
And my grandmother is old.
But I am growing old
As well.
In this town.
I know there is opportunity
Beyond.
I just have to overcome
My fear
Of leaving my anchors.
Unfettered
I may well float away.