No longer will your words pierce my soul
No longer will your subtle daggers aimed straight for my heart
Penetrate my spirit
You have no power over my heart and soul
Any longer
Your devilish tricks have wreaked havoc
For the last time
I am in control of my destination
Your map that led me to destinations of guilt, shame, unworthiness, fear
On repeated occasions has changed course
Thrown into the fire, I have
That map of deceit and lies that fed your ego
Courage, love, faith, hope, wonder, gratitude, healing, compassion, joy and happiness
Are my destinations now
Oh, it will be a journey back to myself
Because I so freely gave all of me to you
But I AM strong enough
I AM courageous enough
I LOVE myself enough
To let you go
You thought I would never be strong enough to leave
You’ve heard my empty threats before
This is my final goodbye
This time your charm, tears and words of temporary sincerity
That used to play a beautifully deceiving melody on my heart
Now only ring with tainted chords and broken shard tones that pierce my soul
With unease and discomfort
A beautiful wildflower has grown within my heart
It is but one, but has fed my soul to know beauty exists within me
Love exists within me
Soft, gentle, rounded edges full of vibrant color and perfumed fragrance
That smell sweet and feel of magical wonder exist within me
I will nurture that one flower that was a beacon for my soul
I know there are more that will show me the way
You have me in your grasp no more
No longer am I a victim
No longer do I give my power away
No longer do I silence my voice
No longer.
