Anger

The ice radiates from you
I did it again
Did something wrong
I'm not quite sure what
But the ice radiates
So I know that
Once again I come up lacking
Once again I do no right
Once again I am a failure
Once again I must be punished
Icy words and icy eyes
Piercing from every direction
The coldness and hardness
Make me realize
I am not protected once again
Curling up in my corner
Cloak of silence pulled around me
Cloak of hiding serve me well
A brief respite from your anger
Which seems to be
My constant load.

6-27-00