The First Hit

I tried
I honestly did

But there wasn't much
I could control
after
those words
left his mouth

I felt my body rise,
saw the look on their
faces
as my fist clenched,
nails digging into my palms.

I heard the voice inside
my head
screaming
"Don't, for the love of God, don't!"
just to be drowned out by
blood pumping

The shocked look on their faces
as I raised my hand
and struck,
wishing him as much
pain
as he had caused me.

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This is only the first of three poems, kind of like a trilogy, so keep an eye out for the next two!
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