Fresh Start

Dizzy and dependent,
I let you control me.
Everything about me.

You controlled me,
Physically and played
games with my inner mind.

You kept my soul chained
and my bonds clear
and yet you
said you loved me.

My heart wouldn't let
me love you.

So instead,
You kept me a prisoner.

You resulted to fear and intimidation
and you provoked fear
into my heart
and into my life.

So while the hands of fate
were twisting away,
So was my life.

I am stronger
Thanks to you
And more determined
Than ever
To start anew.

Acceptance

Hurt by rejection,
Lost in fear -
Looking into your
Eyes
Makes everything clear.

I can see
The love there,
And I can also see,
The Devotion.

But most of all,
I see your open arms -
Open wide for me,
And accepting of who I am,
And who I'm meant to be.