Finally Free
I want to write a poem,
But I don't know where to start.
Life before you, life without you,
Or when it fell apart.
You've stolen oh so much from me.
My worth, my heart, my time.
You've stolen my identity,
It's like I've lost my mind.
I used to be so brave and strong,
The smartest of the smart.
My future was bright and hopeful,
But you made it fall apart.
You swept in and promised me the world,
You told me we could win.
My problems, they could disappear,
If only I'd let you in.
So I did, I welcomed you with open arms.
I offered you my life.
At first you were my friend and pal
You helped me live my life.
But slowly you destroyed my soul.
You were a parasite.
You stole my joy, my hope, my goals
You took away my fight.
My future--you erased it all.
I was left with nothing but you.
You, who lied and spun the truth,
It's like you already knew.
Knew that I was left with nothing.
That you had won the war.
That I was no longer what I had been.
That I was helpless on the floor.
But was I helpless? Was I gone?
Had you really won the fight?
Or was I resting while you reigned,
Gathering my might.
I wasn't going to let you win,
And neither was my team;
My family, friends, and loved ones, too
We all were battling.
I'm stronger than you think I am.
I am a warrior.
I'll fight for my life, if that's what it takes.
For all of this and more.
You stole it all, but that's ok.
I can take it back.
It's not the same, it will not be
I know that it's a fact.
But I can make something new
Out of the old that you destroyed.
It can be more beautiful
Than the evil you employed.
My future can be bright again.
I can reclaim my life.
Your presence has no business here.
You've caused me too much strife.
No longer will you rule my world.
You're not victorious.
It's time you leave, it's time you go
You really, really, must.
I want to feel the sunshine
Upon my glowing face.
I want to know what joy feels like.
True love I want to taste.
You promised me and told me lies
That you could not fulfill.
I'm going to say goodbye to you.
Go flee beyond that hill.
I'm finally free, you'll only be
A story from my past.
You've made me who I am today,
You played a role in the cast.
You were the star for far to long,
But now it's time to leave.
This story's mine, I'll take it back
I finally believe.
That life is good and happiness
Can actually exist.
That I deserve these things and more.
That I can taste the bliss.