rage

i have sat with rage
i have felt the heartbreak
the betrayal
the grief
the indignation.

i have observed
the pacing dragon
smoldering
swirls of smoke
curling up from her nostrils
eager to protect
impatient for the fight.

I have shouted
I have become the meanest shadow
the most cutting words
unable to control
my fury

it spits blame
judgment
condemnation
vengeance
its eyes narrow
heart tightly shut

I am sitting with rage
feeling the singe
often
catching on fire

how do i extinguish this flame?
or shall i be consumed?
there must be a way

i feel its power
and its desperation
desperation!
for something i love

this singeing flame, this fire
is also 
my light
the place from where it came
is full 
of love
and ferocity
the forge glowing brightly
i am melting

i am seeing
what you are showing me
through no uncertain terms
what i love
what i miss
what i fear

i stand with me
my torch ablaze
my sovereignty clear
my love burning
brightly
i am enough

carry on
my love
carry on