My Criminal Mind

I must enjoy this pain,
Because I do it to myself.
Now I'm looking in from out,
I've robbed me of my health,
Took away my sanity,
Smashed the life I had foreseen,
Vandalized the life I had -
I may never be the same.

The times and crimes have come to pass,
Daniela will hurt no more.
I'll leave the painful memories,
Behind the slamming door.
As I step out on the other side,
I see a sparkle -
         - a glimmer -
               - hope.

I don't have to allow this,
To be the butt of every joke.
I am strong and beautiful,
  Loving, caring, kind.
I deserve to be happy for once,
And it's about damn time.