When your reaction reflected
the violence ripped off
onto my thin lips
I knew
not what
was speaking
When recalling this fall
repeating fists inflicted
down a child’s small spine
I knew
I felt
but addcited
When comprehending again
how electricity courses
through a family infraction
I knew
to whom
I was reacting
Now reconsideration reveals
such spontaneous bragging
as inspired words ease
clear eyed
contact-
ing