The Match and the Gasoline

There is a lot of pressure to "take the high road." To forgive, forget, and move on with grace. But grace is heavy, and sometimes you just need to drop it.

Anger isn't always a bad thing. It is an alarm system. It tells you that a boundary has been crossed, a trust has been broken, and that you deserve better. Before you can heal, you have to feel the burn. Here are the words to help you strike the match.

The Knife in the Back: Fake Friends & Snakes

There is no betrayal quite like the one from someone who knows your secrets. When the mask slips, believe what you see.

The Mask Slips

"Exposure" Poem Shorts
i didn't lose a friend. i just realized i never had one. you were just a tourist in my life.

"I Hope It Was Worth It" (The Cost of Loyalty)

"Price Tag" Poem Shorts
you sold my trust for a moment of attention. i hope the applause was loud. because the silence i leave you with will be permanent.

Circles & Tables (Karma)

"Rotation" Poem Shorts
the table always turns. the energy you put out is the energy you get back. i don't need revenge. i'll just wait.

Lovers to Enemies: Cheating & Deceit

When the person who was supposed to protect your heart decides to break it.

The Other Woman/Man

"Crowded" Poem Shorts
three is a crowd. so i will leave you two to it. you deserve each other. i deserve peace.

The Trash Took Itself Out

"Cleanup" Poem Shorts
i cried when you left. then i looked around and realized how much cleaner my life is without your mess.

White Hot Rage: Venting the Fury

Sometimes you don't want a clever rhyme. You want to scream into a pillow. This is for that energy.

Fire in My Veins

"Inferno" Poem Shorts
i am not sad. i am a forest fire. do not touch me. do not tell me to calm down. let me burn.

"I Don't Want Peace, I Want Justice"

"Fairness" Poem Shorts
they say let it go. they say be the bigger person. but i am tired of shrinking so you can feel big.

The "Villain Era": Entering Your Power

If standing up for yourself makes you the "bad guy" in their story, then accept the role. Be the best villain they've ever seen.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

"Retirement" Poem Shorts
the girl who apologized for everything doesn't live here anymore. she moved out. and she took her patience with her.

Becoming the Storm

"Weather Report" Poem Shorts
you wanted rain. you prayed for a little shower. don't complain now that you're drowning in the storm you created.

Gaslighting & Manipulation: Calling It Out

When they try to rewrite history, use these words to hold onto your reality.

"I Know What I Saw"

"Reality" Poem Shorts
you can twist the words. you can paint me as crazy. but i know the truth. and my truth does not require your permission.

Cold Indifference: The Final Stage

The opposite of love isn't hate. It's nothing. This is the goal.

You Are a Stranger With Memories

"Amnesia" Poem Shorts
i don't hate you. that would require energy. i simply do not think of you at all.

Short Captions for the "Revenge Dress" Post

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it healthy to write angry poetry?

Yes. Anger that is suppressed rots; anger that is expressed heals. Writing poetry allows you to give form to the chaos, acting as a "controlled burn" for your emotions.

What is the best quote for betrayal?

A powerful modern take is: "The knife in my back has your fingerprints on it, but the hand that pulled it out was mine."

How do you express anger without being toxic?

Focus on your boundaries rather than their behavior. Toxic anger seeks to destroy the other person; healthy anger seeks to protect your own peace.

Let It Burn

You have every right to be angry. Feel it, write it, scream it. Then, when the fire dies down, walk away from the ashes. Need to get it all out? We recommend these Burn Books & Wreck This Journal to vent your rage safely on paper.