OF WRATH.

One more of the 7 deadly sins.

OF WRATH.

Anger, in its foul mood of discontent
Gives bile to the mouth and spitefully use
To all those who lack civil management
Will seethe to hurt and inward self-abuse

A calmings sense should be put to practice
That will melt the heat of iron’s fuming
But know the return of anger’s act is
Discomfort to the soul, all consuming

If you ever feel wrath, anger’s mounting
Just quiet the mind and seek wisdom's goals
Settle the juice of your temper’s fountain
And then count yourself the wisest of souls

When wrath gives a venting to rant and rage
Give a smile to heaven and joy’s engage

Reviews

[OTownPete]

Ron, this piece hits quite close to home for me. The level of infirmities that I must deal with daily lend themselves to making a genuine cranky pants out of me. In stanza 2 line 1 I do believe that it would read better if you took the "s" off of the end of the word calmings. Just my humble opinion. Your friend in words, Pete

[ron s king]

Hallo Pete... Thank you for your kind words and pointing out the letter 'S' which, of course, is not needed. I was sorry to read of your infirmities and trust you get over your 'Cranky-Pants:)
Take care ...Ron.

[Lydia Shutter]

While anger rarely serves a good purpose, talking about what is bothering you does help a relationship. Just swallowing temper leads to frustration. Your poem holds lots of good life advice, Ron. Well written. Lydi**

[ron s king]

I do enjoy an argument wherein I might use logic to influence my point. I used to get so frustrated when young but now smile with tolerance (Unless I get angry!:))
Thank you, Lydi, I do appreciate your comments and great to have you as a friend.

[Great Aunt Astri]

I like it! Natural sounding rhymes and a good message, (I wrote a poem about anger, AGREE TO DISAGREE which has the same message really)

[ron s king]

I must admit to being quick to anger in my younger days and just as quick to confront. But now, in a mellowing mood can see that I lacked communicative skills and became frustrated. But I am so pleased that you like my attempts at the 7deadly sins and would like, very much to read your own write on the subject of wrath.