i would stand
body trembling
tears streaming
words stifled
from where you hushed me
you said my anger
was my problem
you said my rage
would be my downfall
i grew older, taller
you tell me
i shouldn’t burn the bridges
you say i should
try to keep the peace
everyone says
my anger will be my downfall
i stand here
body trembling
words pouring
as quickly as my tears
and think
everyone told me
rage would be my downfall
nobody told me
it would be
love.
