Amethyst Angel, you've written a thought-provoking poem that follows the chosen form pretty closely. The only deviation I can see is in the second stanza of six lines. At that point, the form calls for eight lines. However, the ability to deliver your message doesn't change even slightly in your presentation. It is truly a free verse poem.

You make your case in the content with clarity and deference, motivated by nonjudgmentalism. My own childhood molded me into someone who wants to avoid conflicts at all costs. When adults scream to maintain control, as my parents did, all screaming appears frightening. However, as an adult, I have learned to reinterpret at least some of their outbursts. Screaming to win an argument was bad, but screaming to prevent me from being hurt by an open flame, falling off a high place, or touching a potentially harmful snake was ultimately for my good.

When someone has an outwardly harsh or stern demeanor, but inward compassion, then words that are said to prevent others from falling into the everlasting flames of Hell are able to be reinterpreted as a good thing.

Truth is harsh and exclusive. (John 14:6) However, ultimate good is more valuable than momentary good.

Excellent presentation. WRITE ON!