Nights like these

The rage prevails
On nights like these
When reason fails
And anger breeds

It matters not
The efforts made
The tension’s hot
Foundation laid

The venom spews 
From your mouth
You leave no clues
Of what went south

We all must guess
On what, the cause
To start this mess
And prime your claws

And even when
We challenge you
You twist a spin
Deny your blues

You’ll cease to claim
Where you’re at fault
Won’t taint your name 
You won’t be caught
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Scorpio Avatar
September 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
There's a certain nuance to a relationship where you love something, but you're not in love with it. Anymore. Good to read you again Anna, best A.S.
Scorpio Avatar
September 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Friendship comes in so many unexpected forms, as long as you know you were heard, I am forever blessed.. A.S.
Hopper Avatar
September 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It is very tough when things change. I can’t function when people around me are mad either. If they are “my” people, it hurts even more. Thank you again, so much, for reading my words and sharing your thoughts! God bless you!
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September 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I am referring to being the one who shows up in a relationship for someone who either should be or used to be your person. Just to realize that over time, they are not your person anymore. This was what I felt when reading your poem. I truly felt the pain and exhaustion in the words. Warmly A.S.
Hopper Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Thank you for your comment!! Can you elaborate? I’m not sure what you mean. Anger and rage is exhausting to me…. I’m so tired. Thanks, in advance, for your thoughts.
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