I want to know your darkness

I want to know your darkness,

The kind that you've spent lifetimes

Hiding

A phantom that comes and goes

Without control

I want to know about the electricity

That travels up your spine

Every time you claim dominance

I want to understand

The river of abuse

Cloaked behind your eyes

Waiting to devour you whole

Your intimidating stare

Holds a million unspoken cries

Just wanting to erupt

But only when you feel safe

And the feeling of humiliation

Is no longer present