They once said

I don’t do discomfort
For all my bluster and bravado
My passion and spitfire
Strong, long words
And watertight arguments

Hiding behind a pen
Has always been my safe place
An exchange of thought
Without the exchange of energy

Mine that seeps out through my feet
In a descending woosh
That leaves me lightheaded
And off-balance

Yours that crests over me
And takes me to my knees
My salty mouth overflowing
With shame and fear

No matter how self-righteous
How strong, independent, apparently certain
I am easily cowered
By an emotional plea
I am probably wrong
I hurt people
They once said