I'm Good Without You

I thought the demons in my life
Had left, and that I had survived
I thought the inner rage was gone
It's clear to me it's not all done

There's still more inner work to do
And through this phase I will get through
Strengthen my soul, and be the man
I'd worked so had to be, I can

I shed no tear again for you
For that's a sign of weakness too
The colder side seemed to work best
Learn what I can control's the test

I am my own man, that's the fact
Without you I can live intact
So when I'm healed and changed, I'll still
Be complete without you, I will

I spent some years in deep regret
From my past ways, I did reflect
In so many dark days alone
In shame, in guilt, I held my own

But perfect I am not, but still
I have learned I can change at will
Not for you, but for me, myself
So my soul will be in good health

So stay away if that's your choice
And care not for my feelings' voice
I'm focused now on my own path
To heal from anger, pain and wrath

Your fellow faces spit and spew
Such venomous words in my view
Unknown to them I have heard worse
So untouched I am from their curse

Removed from my life now they are
In your own realm, not near but far
Surround myself with love and peace
Until all stress has been released

Assertive I am, when I choose
You're not the first that I would lose
So run off, if you feel you must
But I'll be fine, that you can trust

Copyright © 2013 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE)