For weeks, I held my tongue and carried this baggage,
Hiding your secrets and protecting your image.
No one knew you lied, cheated, and abused;
No one saw that I was hurting and confused.
But now that you've walked out the door,
I don't have to protect you anymore.
Our history spews from my mouth unfurled,
Torrents of truth shared with the world.
I will not be silenced.
For months, I listened to your lies,
Believed you when truth was denied.
You told me I was crazy and making things up;
You fed me poison cup by cup,
But now that you're not in my life,
The truth cuts through me like a knife.
You've removed the mask and shown your true face;
Your lies are no longer accepted in this place.
I will not be manipulated.
For years, you told me what to do,
Held me underwater until I turned blue,
Made me feel like I wasn't enough;
Nothing I did was ever up to snuff.
But now that you're gone,
I will no longer be your pawn.
You are not my master;
I am not the remnants of your disaster.
I will not be controlled.
I understand who you really are;
I feel like I have come so far.
Now that I finally see what's true,
Distance from you is long overdue.
I speak the truth, clear and plain;
My sanity I have regained.
My life is my own to claim.
Your abuse I overcame.
I will be free.
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