Nette Onclaud Poet Choka

Anger

Words of venom spew
as cruelty of rage flames…
 piercing hearts of innocence

   This devious sin
releases the beast within
 … to heighten ire of demons

   Instead,choose kindness
beware the razor-sharp tongue
 … for verbal bouts kill one’s peace.




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11/06/2018
Edward Ibeh's One Of the Deadly Sins

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David Byrne November 19, 2018 at 8:22 PM "This devious sin".I like that line!

Line Gauthier November 11, 2018 at 1:45 PM Well penned, nette. Congrats on your top win.

Susan Palli November 7, 2018 at 12:26 PM Love the graphics! Well done, Nette!

Laura Leiser November 6, 2018 at 9:24 PM Such a well crafted poem, written with wonderful expression, Nette! Congrats on your win :)

Deb Radke November 6, 2018 at 8:18 PM Congratulations, Nette, on this wonderful poem. Your line 'piercing hearts of innocence' is devastating. Well done. My best. Deb

Brandy Nicole November 6, 2018 at 6:42 PM Think, before you speak. So true!! Words can either hurt or heal. When saying something while angry, usually you regret what you have said. And- you can't take it back. Congratulations nette, on this win. ~ Brandy

Wendy Watson November 6, 2018 at 4:21 PM Nine lines which speak volumes,Nette. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh November 6, 2018 at 3:50 PM Thanks for participating in my contest, Nette!:-) This is just fantastic! Congratulations on your top win!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2018 at 1:33 PM - Truth in your great poem, Nette - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lyric Man November 6, 2018 at 7:52 AM Powerful write, Nette.. life is to precious to fill it with anger. Anger hurts other but none so much as the one who possess it!

Vijay Pandit November 6, 2018 at 6:53 AM Good advice and good portrait of anger..best for a win, nette.

Mahtab Bangalee November 6, 2018 at 4:35 AM lovely poem

Susan Ashley November 5, 2018 at 10:19 PM Your present your vibrant verses on the deadly sin of anger with elegant and delicate strength.. beautifully done, Nette. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan