There is an alternative way
To the barbed words
Catty comments
And sharp claws.
There is an alternative possibility
To the aggressive words
Constant fights
Hard lost battles
Born of fear,
And oh so tiring now.
I’m ready
To let my guard down
To reveal my vulnerability
To come home.

Put your claws away
Wipe your tears
Relax into the warm embrace
You are safe now
Your are home now
You are at peace now