The tarot

The cards spelled it all out. Not surpising- I have a lot on my mind.
So there were the things that came before and the things that will come after, and he pointed out the six of cups. I'm sure you know who that represents, he said, and of course I did. And then the ace of swords, which made my eyes widen. I know he didn't want to spell out the pain to me. It's ok, it's already mapped out for me.
The nine of swords next, and he said don't worry about the heartbreak. Well, I said, there is always heartbreak.
The emperor and the magician were there, many-armed and stern and bold. All pointing towards the center, the card that was me.
Pointing to the sun.
Confidence and strength.
They are mine to claim.