I don't know if anyone is still reading this epic, but if you are, you will surely be relieved to know that this is the 5th, and final. part.
November 1999- July 2005 - Fading and Disassociation
So began the battle to leave my past behind
For though I'd freed my body, I had not freed my mind
I no longer believed in anything I'd learned
But the years of indoctrination robbed me of the peace I yearned
The bonds could not be broken quickly, however hard I tried
So the total freedom I sought continued to be denied
The brothers tried to draw me back, but I knew I could not go
Back to their deceptive teachings which had once hurt me so
As the years passed by though, I began to heal
The longer since I'd walked away, the better I would feel
The elders bid to win me back finally became nought
So now I could enjoy the peace which I'd for so long sought
That I knew I had at last obtained, for now I'd freed my mind
From all the lies and deceit, I'd left it long behind
And although my freedom had a price, as most of the friends I'd made
Began to turn their back on me, it was a price I gladly paid
For many years I lived my life, no one visited me
Till that fateful day, July 2005, when the elders came to see
How I now felt about the truth, as I'd been so long away
And if I ever wished to return, I could that very day
But the watchtower yoke was broken, and I never would again
Return to the lies and falsehoods that had once caused me such pain
So I made my decision to bring things to an end
I would finally quit the watchtower, a letter I would send
My letter was soon acknowledged, and an announcement made
I was no longer a Jehovah's Witness, all my dues were paid
Now all the brothers shunned me, but to me that was no cost
For I had gained a much greater prize than anything I'd lost
All the watchtower teachings had been laid bare as lies
They had fooled me with them once, they would never do it twice
I know I won't live forever, but I really don't give a damn
For I have survived Jehovah's Witnesses, what a lucky man I am!
The End
Well that's my story. I hope you all get as much pleasure from reading it as I did from writing it. Once again, thankyou for reading
dedpoet