Juliette, this is a beautiful poem but I want you to know it’s never too late for either of you. I know what it’s like to have pain and anger held inside … let it out. Kick, scream, talk to someone you trust or hug a friend. But know it’s never ever too late to heal your soul. Sending you a great big hug. We support you. You got this. You are so strong.

Juliette, I have been through the same seething rage but instead of holding it in, I’ve let it loose. Letting this type of rage loose didn’t do me any justice, I’ve been expelled because of it and also lost a job because of it. I’ve learned from being on the unsealed how to control it and use other tactics such as writing and talking up boxing classes or another hobby. now my rage I used to have has been under control. You learn a lot from letting a flame loose and bursting into combustion. I hope you can continue to contain yours or let it out on another hobby.

Dear Juliette,
Your poem is very thoughtful and serious. I hope you find a balance in your life that makes you happy. I hope you find peace and happiness.

All the best,
Shelley

Juliette,

I know all too well the feelings you’ve spoken of in this poem. I find myself thinking of a favorite line from Shakespeare in Richard III,
“No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none, therefore am no beast”

It is OK to feel in this way. We all have that thing inside of us because let’s face it, this world isn’t always fair. Keeping it at bay is one of life’s many challenges and writing about it like you’ve done is one way of doing so. Speaking of that thing inside you gives you power over it.

This poem was very good and covers a subject not often expressed in verse. I enjoyed reading it very much. Use poetry to air those wrongs that empowered that monster inside you. Go to the source of its strength and take it back.

Thanks for sharing this with us.