I had a dream about my father last night
I saw him getting irritated
and watched his blossoming temper

I recognized myself
I can be set off by the simplest things

like a question
or a tone of voice.
I know there’s no call for it

I loved my father
but I was also afraid of his anger
I don’t want people to be afraid of me

especially the woman I love

I am not my father
in so many ways
but I still channel him

I will talk to Annie about this
I want to change