IN ANGER AND LOVE
You stand there in front of me
Just within my reach,
Your hair – a mess
Your face – scarlet
Your voice – hoarse
As you tried to make me see,
Make me understand
Make me believe.
You know I am seething
You know I am trying
To control myself
From lashing out
Because I don’t want —
You to hurt
You to cry
You to —
Leave…
Me.
Hate me all you want
Love me afterwards
Scream at me
Claw at me
Weep
And when all is said and done
Come to me
Let me —
Calm you down
Dry your tears
Hug you tight
Kiss you tenderly
Love you…
Eternally.
08/31/2016
8:42PM
Ruth Medina-Ilasco 