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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

Copyright © Donna Jones | Year Posted 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!! Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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!!! Login to Reply

Shadow Hamilton Date: 7/29/2013 6:57:00 AM gl Donna in contest TFS and making one took and think Shadow x smiles Login to Reply

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 :-) Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 7/27/2013 2:50:00 PM such truth here, my friend - congrats on all your wins : ) Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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? Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/21/2013 6:19:00 AM Unfortunately...yes....hi Andrea. Thanks for stopping

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