Donna Jones Poet Free verse

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 August 5, 2013 at 3:18 PM oh my, wasn't this outstanding poem able to get into the contest. It is one of the best!!

Nette Onclaud August 1, 2013 at 11:03 PM donns, did you enter this?.. i'm judging now and am on round 3?...:) huggs

Eileen Manassian July 29, 2013 at 9:47 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 July 29, 2013 at 6:57 AM gl Donna in contest TFS and making one took and think Shadow x smiles

Delysia Hendricks July 27, 2013 at 6:45 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 July 27, 2013 at 2:50 PM such truth here, my friend - congrats on all your wins : )

Lucilla Carrillo July 26, 2013 at 10:44 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 July 26, 2013 at 8:09 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 July 26, 2013 at 6:38 AM Good write Donna and I would certainly agree with the poet's closing lines that being angry affects everything. Donna Jones July 26, 2013 at 9:22 PM It really does doesn't it...shameful we get that way and waste time!!!!! Thanks for stopping

Danesh Morgan July 25, 2013 at 8:10 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 July 25, 2013 at 8:43 PM Thanks for stopping....glad you enjoyed it

Betty Bateson July 25, 2013 at 1:23 PM Emotions do strange things to people and we are not all lucky enough to walk away. Good poem.... betty Donna Jones July 25, 2013 at 8:39 PM Very true....I don't take that for granted either.... Donna Jones July 25, 2013 at 8:39 PM And thanks....:-)

Bl Devnath July 25, 2013 at 12:36 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 July 25, 2013 at 8:38 PM Appreciate your comment bl...thank you

Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 7:38 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 July 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM Than you Richard...will do

Sean L Sanders July 25, 2013 at 4:19 AM Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Weeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful poem poet Donna Jones July 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM Thanks Sean

Poet. Undertaker July 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM great write donna Donna Jones July 25, 2013 at 8:33 PM Thank you very much

Robert Johnson July 24, 2013 at 9:27 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 July 25, 2013 at 8:27 PM Thank you Robert....yes God's grace is awesome

Poet Destroyer A July 23, 2013 at 9:51 PM Donna.... enjoyed...LINDA Donna Jones July 25, 2013 at 1:09 PM Hey Linda....glad you are OK and thank you so much....

John Posey July 23, 2013 at 5:28 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 July 23, 2013 at 9:45 PM Thank God I was given a second chance Jake!...thanks for stopping

The Situation July 23, 2013 at 2:22 PM never drive angry Donna Jones July 23, 2013 at 9:43 PM Exactly!!!!!!

Sara Kendrick July 23, 2013 at 4:53 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 July 23, 2013 at 9:46 PM Thank you Sara...:-)

Connie Gildersleeve July 22, 2013 at 3:39 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 July 23, 2013 at 9:47 PM Thanks Connie...an experience I'll never forget...I think I have auto PTSD!!!!

Audrey Haick July 21, 2013 at 11:20 PM This is really scary, Donna...well written story with a lesson for us all. It is already a winner to me! Donna Jones July 23, 2013 at 9:51 PM Thanks Joseph....me too...so glad I didn't hurt my husband Donna Jones July 23, 2013 at 9:50 PM Thank you much annalise

Joseph May July 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM glad you came through with no injuries Donna....anger can be a dangerous emotion....best wishes Donna Jones July 23, 2013 at 9:55 PM Thanks Joseph...glad I didn't hurt my husband

Tim Ryerson July 21, 2013 at 6:07 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 July 23, 2013 at 9:57 PM Thanks Tim and so sorry about your son....people certainly should not drink and drive either...take care

Andrea Dietrich July 20, 2013 at 2:32 PM Now that is what I call an Epiphany!!! A harrowing experience. Was it true? Donna Jones July 21, 2013 at 6:19 AM Unfortunately...yes....hi Andrea. Thanks for stopping

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