Rebirthday

by Karen Ritzic - Gemini

It courses thru my veins like a speeding locomotive
I can feel each corner and rush as it picks up speed
Already I feel stronger and stand tall as I raise my face and inhale deeply
Ahh.!!!! The cool fresh air expands my chest and I roar!!!
 God it feels good.  Sweet sweet anger.

I remember back to the old days, when anger wasn't allowed
He owned me then.
The only anger allowed was his. Unexpected. Violent. HIS.
My job always  to smile. A swift slap to the face.
A bright smile, "Thank you sir may I have another?"

Stupid!  Why am I thinking of that scared little mouse?
Today I am. Today I am and I'm pissed.
God that feels good. Surely everyone can see I was born today.

Well. Almost born.The birth isn't quite complete.There is still that pesky umbilical cord.
I wonder? In the garbage like a human or maybe feast on it like a wild animal.
Oh Johnny!!!! Can you come over honey?
I want to talk to you about the  good old days. 

                                                                                                                    Karen Ritzic
Birth sign: Gemini
Date created: 2000-03-30 12:05:19
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:41:59
Poem ID: 55313

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