Burning Within

deep inside the blinding dark
it starts with a spark
a tiny flash of light
that sets a fire

an ill-spoken word
possibly misheard
a sour tone in the voice
put there by choice

with passing moments the fire builds
looks that kill
sharp words slice through the air
damage everywhere

ripping and tearing at the mind
projecting fire in the eyes
scorching and burning and turning black
building and raging and turning to ash

consuming
controlling
pushing
pulling
huffing
sighing
cursing
crying

clenching my fist
and grinding my teeth
trying to resist the release that I need
holding it back as to not make a scene
not letting go is not helping me

now as it all builds up inside
I sit here
and stew
as the fire burns wild
I've bitten my tongue for the most part again
and left the bulk of the fire
burning within