I am a poet,
Keeper of flowers
Dwelling-place of storm.
My emotions
Manifest in
Terrifying form.
I can destroy you
With my words,
Feeling no remorse,
Or I can calm you,
Fighting battles
For you at the source.
I’ve learned there is
No middle ground:
Believe me, I tried.
I am a dwelling-place
Of storm;
Friend, I never lied.