The Unknown

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.

frustration

frustration (Photo credit: roujo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Three Word Wednesday

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10 responses to “The Unknown

  1. Yes, so much hinges on one look, tear, or word. Nice work!

  2. unusual and powerful write…..nice

  3. very unstable — so dependent on the other.
    well done

  4. Ahh… and most rage comes from fear too. Very vivid Mark

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  6. Written with great power and purpose. Leaves the reader in no doubt. nicely done.

  7. I love the sound in this:
    “withheld,
    a need.
    action or release,”

  8. rmp

    tight and strong piece. I find “a look, a tear, a word” can push either way…

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