By Paige Pfister
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how frightening
this buzzing heat behind cheeks
presses aggressive tears through eyelids;
how chattered teeth bound to break
squeeze in anguish
this rage that so neatly napped in me
drooling in a dream state of denial
the sound of sharp twine twisting chords
lost in a fog
throbbing, this throat wails in relief
awake is the rage
abruptly and gale
her beauty is blinded
what value does she hold when she’s red?
overcome with the ill emotion
she’s lost her breeze
entrapping a gut;
tightening embrace
with each staggering breath, the grip clenches
deeper
how frightening is this locked away beast
hugs the lungs close to her knees
fetal and clean
but when she is unleashed with a battering beat
of the heart
one would see soon to be
feral rage; like the misunderstood death
biblical and fearful
how frightening can she be.
About
the Author
Paige Pfister, a student at ICC, began writing at a young age with story books and songs. When she’s not working at her bakery job, she’s either studying or writing poetry. She enjoys writing poetry that feels raw, real, and most of the time, simple. Whether it’s about love, or pain, the poem reflects her true emotions. Through writing she connects with herself and others who relate. She hopes to one day publish a poetry book.