When a predator dies

Tonight, the man that abused me died.

His horrid shrunken hands can't touch me anymore
Even though it's been 10 years

It's been ten years and still

Still

When my grandma comes through the door announcing his death,
A little part of me
A 16 year old scared girl
Sighs in relief

He is finally gone.

It is finally over.

I have no tears to shed.