The Angry Survivor

Dear Delyara, You didn't break me. You cracked the shell, sure. You left some marks. But the core? The part of me that lights up when the sun hits the water? You couldn't even touch that. I spent years thinking I was your victim. I sat in the dark and waited for you to change. What a waste of time. Tonight, I am taking my fire back. I am writing this letter to the coward you are. I am not hiding anymore. I am the storm now. This sanctuary is where I leave the fear. I’m taking the strength with me. Goodbye, shadow. I'm moving into the light.