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Anger - An Epiphany

Time slows next to stopping A small glimpse, of what death might feel like Everything, I've heard about this moment is true.. Crunching gravel scraping my back, fuels my rage Then a lifetime of memories return of you While God forgivingly, holds us in the palm of His hand Screeching metal drowns out the anger in my head Breaking glass flying - I know we're in danger I cry out your name, we're now totally in His care Upside down - rolling towards death's door I realize the fault was mine Too fast - too determined And at what cost Now convinced, both our lives are lost When we walked away, a miracle that day Not even one scratch anywhere The rage was gone forever And I'll never again drive that way! Being angry...... Affects everything....... ©Donna Jones, 7-17-2013

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/5/2013 3:18:00 PM

oh my, wasn't this outstanding poem able to get into the contest. It is one of the best!!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/1/2013 11:03:00 PM

donns, did you enter this?.. i'm judging now and am on round 3?...:) huggs

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/29/2013 9:47:00 AM

MD....hope this was just a piece of fiction...WOW...you wrote this so very well! Glad that all is well....Thanks for your visits and love! :) HUGS!!!

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/29/2013 6:57:00 AM

gl Donna in contest TFS and making one took and think Shadow x smiles

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 7/27/2013 6:45:00 PM

Anger is a necessary evil. At least you walked away unscathed. Lovely story, Donna. Good luck in the contest, my friend. Licia :-)

Jack Horne

Date: 7/27/2013 2:50:00 PM

such truth here, my friend - congrats on all your wins : )

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/26/2013 10:44:00 AM

Donna; This is a great poem It makes a person think. Anger is never good, but we are humans. Thanks for sharing.

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/26/2013 8:09:00 AM

Really enjoyed reading Donna it can be such a extreme emotion, anger. that is natural & we can relate to at different circumstances in time..control is our best defense.....thankyou4sharing:0) cherie...<3

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 7/26/2013 6:38:00 AM

Good write Donna and I would certainly agree with the poet's closing lines that being angry affects everything.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/26/2013 9:22:00 PM

It really does doesn't it...shameful we get that way and waste time!!!!! Thanks for stopping

Danesh Morgan

Date: 7/25/2013 8:10:00 PM

i never knew until the very end, it was you on the wheels, as such surprise your story began, and now with miracle that last. thank you for this thrilling poem

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 8:43:00 PM

Thanks for stopping....glad you enjoyed it

Betty Bateson

Date: 7/25/2013 1:23:00 PM

Emotions do strange things to people and we are not all lucky enough to walk away. Good poem.... betty

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 8:39:00 PM

Very true....I don't take that for granted either....

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 8:39:00 PM

And thanks....:-)

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/25/2013 12:36:00 PM

Yes, anger is such a fire burns every good thoughts of mind. Realization refreshes. God certainly helps. Very cool poem. You have said rightly. Loved always, bl

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 8:38:00 PM

Appreciate your comment bl...thank you

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/25/2013 7:38:00 AM

I hope things are improving. Thanks for reading my Ice King Poem, if you have a chance read it again I have made a number of changes. Would love your feedback.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 8:36:00 PM

Than you Richard...will do

Sean L Sanders

Date: 7/25/2013 4:19:00 AM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Weeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful poem poet

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 8:34:00 PM

Thanks Sean

Poet. Undertaker

Date: 7/24/2013 10:00:00 AM

great write donna

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 8:33:00 PM

Thank you very much

Robert Johnson

Date: 7/24/2013 9:27:00 AM

Rue, regret and raging ire. God,s grace, the only thing, puts out the fire. Thankfully, you understand for your still here upon this land. And we are grateful. :)

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 8:27:00 PM

Thank you Robert....yes God's grace is awesome

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/23/2013 9:51:00 PM

Donna.... enjoyed...LINDA

Donna Jones
Date: 7/25/2013 1:09:00 PM

Hey Linda....glad you are OK and thank you so much....

John Posey

Date: 7/23/2013 5:28:00 PM

Donna, my heart is happy you came through safely.... But aren't epiphanies supposed to end on positive notes?.... This one sure did..Jake.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/23/2013 9:45:00 PM

Thank God I was given a second chance Jake!...thanks for stopping

The Situation

Date: 7/23/2013 2:22:00 PM

never drive angry

Donna Jones
Date: 7/23/2013 9:43:00 PM

Exactly!!!!!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/23/2013 4:53:00 AM

Yes, being angry does effect everything..Great work about a topic that needs to be out there..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for the visits to my work.Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 7/23/2013 9:46:00 PM

Thank you Sara...:-)

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/22/2013 3:39:00 PM

Yes I agree, every part of your life is affected. I'm so happy no one was injured. God was with you that day. Thanks for sharing Donna. Hugs and warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 7/23/2013 9:47:00 PM

Thanks Connie...an experience I'll never forget...I think I have auto PTSD!!!!

Audrey Haick

Date: 7/21/2013 11:20:00 PM

This is really scary, Donna...well written story with a lesson for us all. It is already a winner to me!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/23/2013 9:51:00 PM

Thanks Joseph....me too...so glad I didn't hurt my husband

Donna Jones
Date: 7/23/2013 9:50:00 PM

Thank you much annalise

Joseph May

Date: 7/21/2013 7:21:00 PM

glad you came through with no injuries Donna....anger can be a dangerous emotion....best wishes

Donna Jones
Date: 7/23/2013 9:55:00 PM

Thanks Joseph...glad I didn't hurt my husband

Tim Ryerson

Date: 7/21/2013 6:07:00 PM

Yes, I have been in a wreck and the first verse is right on...Everything is in slow motion...Since my son was killed by a drunk driver, I get 'reverse road rage'...Pity any driver who tailgates me or passes me unsafely, etc....They get a horn blast and the fickle finger of fate and if I catch them at a red light, I DEFINITELY express my feelings...Good one, Donna - Tim

Donna Jones
Date: 7/23/2013 9:57:00 PM

Thanks Tim and so sorry about your son....people certainly should not drink and drive either...take care

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2013 2:32:00 PM

Now that is what I call an Epiphany!!! A harrowing experience. Was it true?

Donna Jones
Date: 7/21/2013 6:19:00 AM

Unfortunately...yes....hi Andrea. Thanks for stopping