To the stranger that used to know me

Your name is filled with venom as it leaves my lips.
I don't know how to address you.
Was it humiliating or rejuvenating?
To see me after such a long time.
Did your head ache?
Did your hands shake?
Were you scared?
That I was there.
That I didn't admit defeat.
That I was stronger.

Your name is like swallowing acid.
But I'll say it anyway.
It was empowering
To look you in the eye.
My head was clear.
My hands were steady.
I was ready.
To see you.
To know you.
To win.

And trust me,
That is exactly what I did.