vindicated

all those sarcastic replies and cynical retorts.
the incessant backstabbing. the endless rumor- mongering.

laughing at whatever i believed in and making me doubt myself.
hitting me when i'm low. raining on my parade when i'm high up.

never failing to sport the 'holier and better than everyone' attitude.
mocking me for choosing the right person to love...

oh, but looking back...

thank you for all those long days when you bullied, laughed and picked on me.
i really thought i was stupid for having tolerated that much cruelty from just one person.

ironically, it was these experiences that have surprisingly made me stronger.
without those life lessons you've unwittingly given,

vindication wouldn't have felt this good.

i didn't need to wish for anything, or ask anyone to avenge me and all that i stood for.
you have finally, stupidly, brought it upon yourself.

my self- destructive friend: my dear emotional vampire.
finally, karma comes for you.

love it!