The Same Hands

I use my hands 
to act out 
Non-violently 
I use my hands
to hold my pen 
Non-violently 
I use my hands 
to hold my notepad 
Non-violently 
As quickly as 
thoughts surface 
Non-violently 
words are written 
creating more space 
Non-violently 
relieving stress 
In a healthy way 
Non-violently 
before I discovered 
this healthy outlet 
VIOLENCE 
tried to take over 
with the same hands 
Violently 
Against myself physically 
and others emotionally 
Violently 
My hands prefer 
writing as opposed to 
FIGHTING 
Violently 
I use my hands 
to share with others 
Non-violently 
That they too
can fight the fight 
Through Writing 
NON-VIOLENTLY 
and use their hands 
to take a stand against 
ABUSE