Anger bubbles
Percolating
Hot like coffee
It will burn
Part of the process
often a learning curve
Goes against her loving nature
Instantly
Reminded of the child
who was beaten and burned
No one came to save her
abuse is normal
the lesson she learned
NOT ANYMORE
she stands strong
a fierce protector of those she loves
and 
the child who dwells inside her

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