Blue Anger

Blue anger is

dropping your ice cream cone

and a fire alarm,

stubbing your toe,

and a smoke break after an argument,

staying in the shallow end of the pool

Blue anger is phone calls

and rapid movements

cherry tomatoes

volcanic ash

Heavy knocks at the door

Blue anger is your dad saying you don't love

him

and October 2022

and slipping on ice

Blue anger is anger that makes your

eyebrows flare,

and voice numb.