Without

Deep down, I love you

Even deeper down,

I know you're unhealthy for me,

A parasite latching on,

Draining every bit of life

From my fragile body

Your hand grips mine,

Too tightly, bones threatening

To snap into dust

That same hand,

Holding me back,

Forcing me down,

For all these years

Our fingers entwined,

Binding me for life

No longer, I refuse

To be your trophy,

A tool for you to use

Even though you're a monster,

I forgive you

Even though my heart

Burns with resentment,

Boils with hate,

I forget you

Without you,

I take ahold of my life,

Once again

This time,

I won't let go