Closer to Closure

It seemed a lifetime
You had me bound to you,
But I saw beyond your evil deeds
And now the nightmare is through.

Fear and lies enabled you-
Allowed your unnatural affliction,
But now I've escaped
And won't feed your addiction.

I'm closer to closure-
I have nothing to hide.
The pain is almost gone;
I'm coming to life inside.

I'm closer to closure-
Almost where I want to be.
Just one more day
And maybe I'll be free. 

Courage has many forms
And strength has many faces.
Confronting you was so difficult,
Like the toughest of races.

Your apologies rang false,
But were there just the same.
It might have meant more,
If you hadn't sounded so lame.

I'm closer to closure-
I have nothing to hide.
The pain is almost gone;
I'm coming to life inside.

I'm closer to closure-
Almost where I want to be.
Just one more day
And maybe I'll be free. 

Last  night I got the call
I knew would eventually arrive.
Not knowing if I was sad or relieved
I listened to the news you'd died.

Tomorrow I'll see you again
After all these years.
You won't be able to see
Me release these pent-up tears.

I'm closer to closure-
I have nothing to hide.
The pain is almost gone;
I'm coming to life inside.

I'm closer to closure-
Almost where I want to be.
Just one more day
And maybe I'll be free. 

Lisa Rodenberry
3-14-04