Rage

I feel it in my fingertips

the rage

it is beginning to boil but i must not let it win.

The words ripple against my heart, echoing into my brain.

But I keep calm and carry on.

I feel it in my forearms, reaching up to my elbows

the pain

I smile and cross my arms, saying "it's fine"

I keep calm and carry on

but the echo

the echo

I feel it in my toes, in my knees, my hips

the fury

A thousands things I could say as I bite my tongue

we passed this conversation long ago but it keeps coming back

back

back

the echoes keep pursuing as i can feel my entire body tingling

but not my heart yet

it is locked in it's own cage separate from emotions

no matter how much the fury, the rage, the anger, the hurt, the sadness, the pain bangs bangs bangs on my heart, I must remain stronger

I must remain humble

I must remain in control

I know that if I keep control then no one can get hurt

no one will suffer

but it keeps coming back

the conversation

bang bang BANG

cages can't stay locked forever