This sounds like such a concise clean phrase.

It's over, it's done, wash your hands of it.

Doesn't address that sick revulsion;
That explodes in my throat;
Just remembering you.

True I never have to fear your vile breath;
On my nostrils,
Clinging to my skin like a burn.
That was so slow to heal.
Even the scars have faded.

I did not want to acknowledge;
You even exist.
To think of the shadow,
You put on the world.

I was so comfortable;
Moved on.
Oblivious after so many years.

Free.
Escaped.
Healed.
Thriving.

I was satisfied;
In my absence,
You were now frail,
and suffering.
A long and empty life.
Drawing nothing from mine.

All those you revered so highly;
Had forgotten you.
Died off; one by one.
Your dungeon crumbling beneath you.
Imprisoned almost as many years;
As you had inflicted on me.

Seemed just.
Revenge is a dish;
Best served cold.
Especially if it has withered;
To dust, easily dropped into the bin.

Maybe I will carry this;
Around in my pocket,
Like the love letters,
I had every right to.

Maybe I will revisit;
The idea of hell.
Just for a few days,
At least.
Ponder if you;
Finally meet Karma.

The idea of you;
Tied helpless;
Terrified,
Suffering,
Humiliated,
Seems the perfect mirror;
For your eternity.

I have no tears for you.
Those who really know;
Expect no tribute.
Strangers will prepare;
Your disposal.
Pick over;
The carcass of your life's possessions.
They meant more to you.
Seems just.

Maybe patience is it's own reward.
This last acknowledgement;
Of your crimes is sweet.
That the greater society got it.
And you never;
Truly got me.
I survived.
And your gone.

wow All I can say is I hope this helped you to express this very profound and revealing...
Hugs my friend

Wow, so very clear and concise. You definitely go girl! That was pure. I am enlightened.

Thank ye,

tommy boy moran / Ireland

Thanks from you all this is means a lot.

I talk to a PTSD survivor one morning in the wee hours/for hours about getting his abusers Prison notification is what inspired it.

Tommy our penal system allows for those who ask for notification when release or death occurs in prison or while still on parloe of a felon the survivor gets a form letter.

Pac,

I see. Thanks for the update. During my career years ( 18 years, ) in order to survive I pursued Law Enforcement, went to the police academy, joined a Sheriff's Dept. in northern California and to this day remain attached to many of my fellow officers. In fact, we still communicate often - on line. So, I do understand what your saying. Still, and again, your writing talents are very good. Honed to some larger degree. I'm impressed, pac.

Be well,

tommo / Ireland