Jordan Marks Poet Free verse

A Brainstorm

I want my anger
In the dark of the night it protects
Nourishes 
Provides
It is useful 
It keeps me wary
Ripe
Watchful 
Without it I will crumble 
And be reduced to smallness 
softness
sadness
I need my anger
It makes me a woman 
Feral 
Untamed 
Fierce 
Anger faces unflinching what  
Would reduce me to a girl 
innocent
vulnerable
invisible
And isn't that what he wants 
That thing that makes him feel 
Hungry 
Forcible 
So I keep my anger
Close to my chest 
Burning
Expectant
For the day I will let it fly 
Searing
Straight
Extinguishing at last the monster
Living inside. 

Brainstorm Contest
Sponsor: John Hamilton
10.18.18
Placement: 2nd

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Mahtab Bangalee November 4, 2018 at 10:06 PM wonderful poem/// burning feelings

Tiffany Harvester November 4, 2018 at 1:45 PM Love this, amazing!

Kai Michael Neumann October 28, 2018 at 6:13 AM While you are holding back, you are not holding back with this poem, wich expresses your brain storm well. Congratulations on your win, Kai

Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2018 at 3:17 AM - Strong feelings in this storm, Jordan :) Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jordan Marks October 26, 2018 at 8:02 AM Thank you so much!

Deb Radke October 25, 2018 at 8:12 PM I’m back to say congratulations!! I knew this would place highly in the contest. Well deserved win. My best. Deb Jordan Marks October 25, 2018 at 8:32 PM Thank you Deb! I’m so grateful for all the positive feedback, on my very first submission! Means a lot :)

John Hamilton October 25, 2018 at 12:52 PM This is one of my faves from this contest, well done Jordan, you have an amazing way with words!! Congrats on a great win! Jordan Marks October 25, 2018 at 8:30 PM Thank you so much, that means a great deal! Such an intriguing contest! Thank you again :)

Deb Radke October 19, 2018 at 11:51 AM This is a powerful piece of writing. You have said so much in such brevity. Well done. Best wishes. Deb Jordan Marks October 19, 2018 at 3:12 PM Wow, thank you so much! Very much appreciated!