"PARIAH"
by
Kim Harris-Jones

Red-hot rage fills the breast
Swelling, burning, choking
Firey anger, searing pain
Blistering the soul.
But then
Kind words, like soothing rain
Salve on the wounds
Balmy and cool
Lilting like music,
Soothes the savage beast.
I am at peace.


© Kim Harris-Jones
1998