Anger | Poesy plus Polemics

Anger

Posted by Paul F. Lenzi on August 23, 2014

Posted in: Free Verse, POETRY. Tagged: Anger, Conscience, Fire, Rage, Smoke, Temperament. 41 Comments

"Anger" Painting by Gabi Dziok-Grubb From fineartamerica.com

“Anger”
Painting by Gabi Dziok-Grubb
From fineartamerica.com

when the fire runs out of rage
smoke perpetuates the sin
making breathing the penance
while the conscience is left
to smolder and mourn
what was burned

41 comments on “Anger”

Peter Notehelfer on August 23, 2014 at 8:01 pm said:

Why does anger usually choose the wrong object on which to vent its rage?

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- Paul F. Lenzi on August 24, 2014 at 10:33 am said:
  
  because it’s usually irrational, I suppose – note the comment below from amoafowaa who cites you
  
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a.c. on August 23, 2014 at 11:40 pm said:

“smoke perpetuates the sin” – this poem really resonated with me.

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- Paul F. Lenzi on August 24, 2014 at 10:30 am said:
  
  I am pleased that it worked for you
  
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mikesteeden on August 24, 2014 at 7:32 am said:

That’s just how I felt when my team – The Arsenal – only managed a draw last evening!

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- Paul F. Lenzi on August 24, 2014 at 10:26 am said:
  
  ha ha – my own teams are similarly suffering of late
  
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amoafowaa on August 24, 2014 at 8:08 am said:

Because anger has no eyes, no ears, no foresight, it just has blind actions Peter Notehelfer.

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- Paul F. Lenzi on August 24, 2014 at 10:24 am said:
  
  Peter is a wise man
  
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Rachna on August 24, 2014 at 9:40 am said:

*sigh* … eloquent and thought-provoking.

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- Paul F. Lenzi on August 24, 2014 at 10:22 am said:
  
  thank you kindly, Rachna
  
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  - Rachna on August 24, 2014 at 10:50 am said:
    
    You are very welcome, Paul. I read the words out to my son (a 20 year old…engrossed in reading a football article on the computer) and his reaction was – ‘wow’. My son dabbles in poetry and writing too and I am glad that he was around (on vacation from the Uni) for me to share it with him 🙂 Thank you once again.
    
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    - Paul F. Lenzi on August 25, 2014 at 10:54 am said:
      
      I cannot imagine receiving a higher compliment – your comment is going straight into my keepsake box
      
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      - Rachna on August 25, 2014 at 3:38 pm said:
        
        Thank you, Paul 🙂
        
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writersdream9 on August 24, 2014 at 1:11 pm said:

O yes!! Wonderful!

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- Paul F. Lenzi on August 25, 2014 at 10:47 am said:
  
  happy that you enjoyed it
  
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Ron DuBour on August 24, 2014 at 3:46 pm said:

Reblogged this on OUR POETRY CORNER.

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- Paul F. Lenzi on August 25, 2014 at 10:37 am said:
  
  thank you for sharing my poem with your readers
  
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  - Ron DuBour on August 25, 2014 at 2:34 pm said:
    
    always a pleasure to share great talent
    
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stockdalewolfe on August 26, 2014 at 4:07 pm said:

Perfection!! The all-too-true wisdom condensed into a few powerful words that say it all.

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- Paul F. Lenzi on August 27, 2014 at 9:18 am said:
  
  thanks kindly, ellen
  
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gabigrubb on November 3, 2014 at 8:47 pm said:

Good poem! And thanks for using my painting 😉

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- Paul F. Lenzi on November 4, 2014 at 11:58 am said:
  
  it was my pleasure – your piece was stunning
  
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- aunnielauren on March 1, 2015 at 1:05 am said:
  
  Lovely painting!
  
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  - Paul F. Lenzi on March 1, 2015 at 2:30 pm said:
    
    I thought so, too
    
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aunnielauren on March 1, 2015 at 1:04 am said:

I enjoy your work a great deal, and THIS — this is marvelous. It is grounding to feel the truth in your words

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- Paul F. Lenzi on March 1, 2015 at 2:32 pm said:
  
  I deeply appreciate your generous words
  
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Paul F. Lenzi on April 8, 2015 at 12:09 pm said:

Reblogged this on Poesy plus Polemics.

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cote8050 on April 8, 2015 at 12:29 pm said:

nice, and just at the right time, how did you know I am sitting here at my desk at work really pissed off at the so-called man in my life, thanks, I needed that. 🙂

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- Paul F. Lenzi on April 9, 2015 at 9:31 am said:
  
  ha ha – so glad I could be of some help
  
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kukupassion on April 8, 2015 at 3:19 pm said:

powerful

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- Paul F. Lenzi on April 9, 2015 at 9:26 am said:
  
  much appreciated
  
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elizabeth ann johnson-murphree on April 8, 2015 at 10:22 pm said:

Outstanding…

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- Paul F. Lenzi on April 9, 2015 at 9:18 am said:
  
  thanks kindly
  
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keithakenel on April 9, 2015 at 3:02 am said:

Frustration expressed as anger seldom gets us closer to our goals, even when we lash out at the ‘right’ person.

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- Paul F. Lenzi on April 9, 2015 at 9:15 am said:
  
  smart observation
  
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Daleen on April 9, 2015 at 9:55 am said:

A lesson I have not yet learnt, I must admit. Your poem reminded me that we only punish ourselves when we give ourselves over to anger. Wonderful piece of work

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- Paul F. Lenzi on April 10, 2015 at 11:47 am said:
  
  we are all in that learning process, I think
  
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aphroditeanderson on April 10, 2015 at 2:10 pm said:

Brilliant

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- Paul F. Lenzi on April 11, 2015 at 10:24 am said:
  
  thank you most kindly
  
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readinpleasure on April 13, 2015 at 5:28 pm said:

Powerfully eloquent in so few words. 🙂

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- Paul F. Lenzi on April 14, 2015 at 8:55 am said:
  
  sincerely appreciated, celestine
  
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