For so long I buried and denied <br />the anger that dwelt within <br />for all the horrid deeds done to me <br />that which I could not repress <br />I redirected at me <br />so strong was my fear <br />so ingrained the self loathing <br /> <br />I must have been horrible <br />I must have been ugly <br />I must have been stupid <br />and unworthy <br />else you would have loved me <br /> <br />So many years it took <br />to know this is false <br />So many years of my life lost <br />to the harm that you caused <br /> <br />You left me broken <br />You left me shattered <br />I was afraid and alone <br />and you didn't give a second thought <br /> <br />Now I am happy <br />and filled with hope <br />instead of despair <br />and you have the nerve <br />to write and ask how I am <br />Might you come for a visit <br /> <br />To tell you the truth <br />I owe you so much <br />I couldn't have gotten here without you <br />They say before things get better <br />you have to hit rock bottom <br /> <br />You took me there <br />and beyond <br />and left it to others <br />to pick up the shattered pieces <br /> <br />We have done just fine <br />without you <br />Don't bother to call <br />do not write again <br />I don't need you <br />sure as hell don't want you <br /> <br />Go about your life <br />and find someone else <br />yes, I was hurt <br />yes, I was angry <br /> <br />But I have let go, <br />you should too...<br /><br />Angela Davis<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/letting-go/
