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The Powers That Beat

YouTube - Martina McBride - Independence Day

Photo Credit: Elyssa Durant, 2008

Location: Port Washington, NY

"It seems painfully obvious to me now that the only way out was through...

If had known then what I know now, I would not have wasted so much precious time searching for the source of my profound sadness.

I must no longer allow myself to be drawn into this circle of madness."

YouTube - That I Would Be Good

YouTube - Under Pressure

The Powers That Beat: Blink! Ground Zero

Karen WeisbartLocation: Nashville, TN

YouTube - Hate me [Blue October]

The Powers That Beat: The Writing is on the Wall"Ga Ga, Goo Goo,

Love You, too!"Photo Credit: Michael Weisbart

Photo: Elyssa Durant & Karen Weisbart

Location: New Haven, Connecticut 1985

YouTube - Avril Lavigne-nobody's Home

I can no longer protect the one who hurt me the most, and I officially declare myself as independent and free.

Goodbye for now to The Powers That Beat, I am growing so tired ofthat nightmare where I cannot move my feet.

I am one today, but I am not alone; my DNA and birthright does not make me a clone.

Any genetic disorders, whatever they may be; will never again stand in the way for my fight to be free.

My bloodline alone comes right back to you, and your ridiculous denials are nothing new.

I must protect myself from your twisted mind, never forget, late last night, you left me behind.

You may think I have forgotten all your hysterical pleas, but I am legally required to remind you of these.

I hope you are ready for what lies ahead, because I do not think anyone else will agree this was all in my head.

You may dispose of my photos, writings, and more, I am sorry you do not realize you have officially now escalated funny money into a full-fledged war.

You declared this yourself, on March the Fourteenth, and I will expect it in writing before the next April 15th.

You no longer manipulate my ID or actions and blame; for I am not the one who falsely claims to be poor.

You may find it a little bit harder to blame it on crazy and point the finger at me; I am posting it here for the whole to see.

Do not blame my siblings or my father's new wife; material wealth should mean more value than yourown child's life.

I got excluded from the human genome, stop feeding me crazy, just bring it back home.

The suicide note I once left in your possession, should no longer be guarded as your greatest protection.

I defy the heritage that left me broken inside; any tears I have shed will finally subside; I no longer will allowmyself to be tried by the ridiculous facade that has given YOU a false sense of pride.

I am now on my own, as was always the case; it is so very sad you thought of this as a race.

I will honor your request to sever all ties; it is long overdue that I be free from your lies.

I never signed on to your game of deception, there was much more at stake than a strangers'perception.

So just as you once photographed my tattoo, sadly but surely, this one joke is on you.

I doubt you heard myvery last words, but they were words of sincerity I hope that you'll review because my concern was genuine; just too familiar, we discussed nothing new.

I defy my heritage and reject your faith; I think I am worth more than an aborted mistake.

I declare my freedom and reject your "good faith" I am sorry you believe I was your biggest mistake.

You are so transparent it is easy to see, I hope you leave this behind the same way you left me.

My bloodline runs deeper than your maternal pride; I pray for your sake psychosis is real, for I see no other way your pain will ever be healed.

I am over and done with this stupid game, I gave you more than one warning to amend your tax claim.

So as I fight for my freedom, my health and my name, I hope your psychosis protects you from shame.

I must no longer allow trauma to guide me through life; I cannot worry about details as you become a new wife, you are correct in your assessment that you have earned all the "things" you cling to for dear life.

If there ever was a time to say, "This too shall pass...," then please go ahead and kiss my tattooed fat ass!

YouTube - Savage Garden - Crash 'n' Burn

It is time to start to focus on answers...

The events leading me into this circle of despair must no longer guide me through life.wtf tweeter

If I am to escape the vivid memories of past,

Now, it is time to live free or die, I hope for one day that my focus can last.

Today I am asking for hope, "please give me one last chance to live free from fear."

Elyssa Durant

DRAFT/edd copy LEFT 2009

Dedicated To:

Michael A. Whalen

Faith Santiago,

Tricia Pepe Gough,

Rob Paine,

Joy Messer,

Nicole Zeitzer,

Kara Collins,

Madeline Jones,

Alex Durant

Ritamarie K

...never really could spell your last name!

YouTube - Alanis Morissette - You owe me nothing in return

Thank you, Mikey!