Via DeLong Poet Free verse

Dictionary of Generations

Violence, a physical behavior intended to hurt someone.
Violence, the strike from his hand to her face.
Violence, the screamed threats as she cries.
I try not to panic.
Violence, was it intentional or did he just lash out?
Violence, is his word true beyond a doubt?
Violence, he tells us that he’s sorry.
I try to believe it.
Violence, the unlawful act of intimidation by exhibition.
Violence, the controller smashing into the TV.
Violence, an infant crying amidst the chaos.
I try to keep him calm.
Violence, she says that he loves us.
Violence, she claims he won’t hurt us.
Violence, I tell her she’s in denial.
She shuts me out.
Violence, strength of an emotion.
Violence, her screech at him to get out.
Violence, the slam of the door at his palm.
He leaves for hours.
Violence, her pleads over the phone to him.
Violence, his willingness to come back.
Violence, we never get to leave.
I tried to stay.
I tried to keep her safe.
I tried to break the violence.
But it is stronger than you think.

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