writing has always
been my only outlet
and my mother
has taken that away from me
she would read my words
and yell at me
for the thoughts i expressed on paper
this is why
i can't ever talk to her
about anything
she has convinced me
that the only place
my thoughts will ever be safe
are in my head
YOU ARE READING
rage
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