Fragmented parts of the person I once was return to me The dark clouds that once followed me day and night depart from me I am enchanted by the very thought of freedom Liberty from the woes that once imprisoned me Breaking free from the pain I allowed you to inflict Yes, I allowed Can man do to me that which I do not consent? Alas the strength of my mind My will to attain happiness To survive and look destruction in the eye and say not so You shall not destroy me! I have risen to fight To take back what is my own Empowerment besieges me I will be victorious in all that is set before me I was on a quest when you slithered in It was not you that I meant to find Though pained by our meeting I still dare say My journey was triumphant I found what I did not know that I seek Strength immeasurable Infinite power from within Bitterness I cannot harbor Only love and peace in knowing you have found joy