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Last night, 

I lost my temper.

I raised my voice,

and fought back tears.

It wasn't you, my love, 

that my rage was sparking for

It was all the world around us

and the way it tries to let us down.

After you hung up

I cursed at my ceiling

and pointed my finger at empty space

and told it I would not stand for it any more.

All my life, I have held my tongue.

And let rivers rush over me, and blue birds fly by.

But not now. Not after you. Not after this.

I will not sit in silence.

I will stand on the corner and shout at the stars 

until you can hear me calling you home.