I’ve seen it rage
In the red fist
of an agitated heart
.
Flow gradually like
grains of sand
into a scorpion’s hole
.
I’ve seen it singe
the edges of
trust,
smolder confidence
until it choked the air
with acrid faith.
.
Scream louder
than the
silence of
submission
.
I’ve seen it
shame a hummingbird
into clipping
her wings
.
Linger
long enough
to constrict the
flow of love
.
I’ve seen it in me
Powerful Cristina! I especially like the 2nd stanza – unexpected and accurate.