One Year Later
my mind is no longer haunted
by fleeting images of you
or what you did
my dreams are my own
the nightmares have gone
One year later
I am no longer afraid
to be out after dark
to go to public places
to wear clothes that fit
instead of the big ones I bought
afterwards
so I could hide
so no one would see me
and especially not notice my body
and get any ideas
One year later
I am no longer captive
to the memory of your actions
I no longer cry
or lose sleep
or cringe when I hear certain words
unknowing repetitions of the things you said to me
in the brief time you had control
One year later
I am living my life
I no longer worry
about running into you in public
I no longer need to avoid
driving past the place you met me
or the place where you took me
I can turn down that street
and drive past without crying
my heart no longer thumps in my chest
when I see the place
when I see vehicles like yours
when I hear your name
One year later
I am returning to me
I am functioning in society
I am learning to trust
I am learning to love
I no longer need the walls
built for protection
I am no longer hiding
I am no longer afraid
One year later
Published by Elisa Ashley
Elisa is currently very heavy into writing, living and loving with the man of her dreams, Matthew Austin. View profile
6 Comments
Post a CommentVery hot sweet poem Thanks.
God, this made me want to give you a hug.
Elisa, I could feel your emotions when I read your poem, that is awesome. I hope you will be happy from this day forward, and keep writing, ok?
JB
I am so proud of you!
I am so very Happy for you,Elisa, it is funny how time heals so much, and eventually lets us get on with our lives again. Good Job Miss Elisa. ken
wow this is a very amzing piece and i enjoyed it very much!!!!!! wonderful job and ten stars if i could.