this rage is strong —
pit of the stomach,
hand shaking strong —
but not lethal,
not violent.
more,
a fear, a desire
withheld,
a need.
action or release,
fulfillment or
denial
hinges
on a look,
a tear,
a word.
this rage is strong —
pit of the stomach,
hand shaking strong —
but not lethal,
not violent.
more,
a fear, a desire
withheld,
a need.
action or release,
fulfillment or
denial
hinges
on a look,
a tear,
a word.
Filed under Poetry, Poetry - Prompts
that sums it up accurately.
Yes, so much hinges on one look, tear, or word. Nice work!
Strong work.
unusual and powerful write…..nice
very unstable — so dependent on the other.
well done
Ahh… and most rage comes from fear too. Very vivid Mark
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Written with great power and purpose. Leaves the reader in no doubt. nicely done.
I love the sound in this:
“withheld,
a need.
action or release,”
tight and strong piece. I find “a look, a tear, a word” can push either way…