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On Anger

On Anger From nowhere does the sandstorm break A surge that ends calamitous That carries all before its wake Casts in the pit of; Emptiness The summer streams that babble on To winters stormy seas The hurricane that won’t be gone Born of the gentle breeze All moves within its sphere to burn How swift that piercing arrow flies Call at once …. for its return A wish …. The wounded heart denies.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/24/2023 9:18:00 AM

well, I suppose I am all caught up with you. You wrote only that one amazing new poem since this last post of yours three years ago??

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/10/2023 4:19:00 PM

Truly, exquisitely crafted. I express my gratitude for the splendid poetry, laden with profound contemplations. The concluding verse possesses a remarkable force, while the entirety of the poem resonated deeply within me. I extend my thanks for this offering, as well as for your kind words on my own page, Richard!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/5/2023 6:01:00 PM

it's a hard hitting poem indeed Richard, so good to see you popping back into soup:-) hugs jan xx

Speaks Volumes

Date: 8/5/2023 4:55:00 PM

Hope you don't mind, I have printed this. I now carry it behind the clear window in my wallet, to remind me, when anger tries to steal my calm demeanor. .... Thank you Richard. ....... Its wonderful.

Richard D Seal
Date: 8/23/2023 6:46:00 PM

Hi Speaks, I feel rather honoured by your comment, thank you. We should all be more aware of the feelings of others and remember how easy it can be to say one wrong word. Take care, richard

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/14/2021 1:50:00 PM

A pleasure to find your lovely poem in the 2020 PS Anthology, Richard ~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2021 2:36:00 PM

Hi, my friend. You call me Petal. What could I call YOU then? Maybe Hummingbird!!(because you flutter by from time to time, and I feel lucky to see you!)

Richard D Seal
Date: 8/23/2023 6:53:00 PM

Petal, You can call me anytime :)

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/4/2020 8:06:00 PM

Powerful, powerful last line. The rest of the poem hit home for me too. Thank for this, Richard!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2020 3:26:00 PM

wow, it's so good to see your return to the pen with this amazing little gem, my friend. Thanks for having a new poem up. In case you did not see my dessert answer at my sand poem: Sand pudding!

Richard D Seal
Date: 8/23/2023 6:52:00 PM

Can't believe it's three years since I posted, better rush out and buy a pen