I don't live in the past
I made peace with the demons
That use to hold me captive there
Letting go of all the old mistakes
That use to wrap tightly around my neck
Choking me, smothering me, shaming me
I can smile, without reservations
Happiness, and excitement building within
As I indulge my whims
Like a overpermissive benefactor
Smiling benignly
Into the face of a opulent child
I looked in the mirror one day
Started learning about this girl
That stared back at me
Wow, the more I learned
The more amazed I felt
Never again will I let anyone
Drag me down
Never again!
Will I hurt in silence
Never again!
Will I feel unloved
Never again!

Tamara