Just Fine Without You

by Kara Oneil   Feb 16, 2016


I'm unlike any other woman
that exists today alive.
And unlike you,
I don't need somebody else
in order to survive.

Without you in my life,
it has once again begun to thrive.
The mistake of you
caused only a momentary dive.

My life is happy,
most days are filled with cheer.
No longer am i paralyzed
in agonizing fear.

No wondering if I'll even make it
to the next year.
And all of this without you
anywhere near.

Your words are those
of a lonely hypocrite.
Days spent denying
endless need.

A lazy, pathetic, adult little boy;
Is essentially your creed.

But I will not support
such useless glut.
No longer will I ignore
this feeling in my gut..

I was too good for you
when we met eyes that day.
So much better I see,
that I finally walked away

-Kara O'Neil
RealityofDV.com

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  • 7 years ago

    by Kara Oneil

    Em,

    Of everything I've ever wrote. This is my favorite poem.

    I write about a lot of sadness, because truthfully, there is a lot of sadness in my soul and writing helps to release some of it. I also force myself to return to very dark places that perhaps I would rather not go back by detailing something so unspoken in an attempt to make an impact in various ways.

    However, I'm filled with much more happiness than grief and I feel stronger, more empowered,and free than I ever have in my life.

    I've been comtemplating how to better tie this poem in with Interminable Plight. They seem to conflict each other, however they're both truly how I feel. But I have yet to come up with the words to elaborate more on how they co-exist. If that makes sense.

    But I'm working on the finishing touches of a couple more inspirational poems and I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your incredible words, feedback, and suppot.

    With gratitude,
    -Kara

  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    Kara,

    What an inspiring write because the people that do the domestic abuse are in need of feeling inferior someway or other. Domestic violence is a horrible truth and is happening to many men and women worldwide who are terrified to come forward and I am glad that you felt you could post such an inspirational piece on what happens afterwards.

    Take care, Em

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