I could hate you

and myself too

enumerating everything

you've said and done

to keep the torch

of anger warm

gathering memories like stones

stacked high enough

to validate

my hurt

or I can take what you give

hear it echo

then gently place

it in the corner of my mind

where I let

the waves crash in

and wash away

the unpleasant words

and feelings

they leave behind

#poemstr