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Engage - Enrage

Engage. Go back to basic conversation, calm and cool [No need for backchat] Enrage. Hurt heart hot with rage. [encapsulated deafness] Left without true peace. A wise friend recently said to me: "Trying to reason with an enraged person, only stokes them up more. Engaging them in conversation, to try and calm them down, causes enragement." Hear what they have to say, they have a reason for being angry. There's "a time to be silent and a time to speak. " (This is a repost.) Psalms 37:8; James 2:13. - In general situations. Colossians 3:19; 1Peter 3:4. - In marriage. Genesis 4:5 -7; Leviticus 19:16 - 18. James 1:19,20. -Your fellowman" and your "brother."

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 12/11/2019 9:27:00 AM

There's another bible proverbs that says wisely: Do not pull a mad dog's tail, or something to that effect. Trying to put out anger with anger is no better trying to put out fire with fire. Thank you for enjoying my humor. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/11/2019 9:44:00 AM

Is it this one? "A man getting into a dispute that does not belong to him is a man grabbing a passing dog by the tail." Proverbs 26:17. You are right, Maurice- cant fight fire with fire. Better to stay calm and peacable. Anger causes someone to lose their ability to reason. I appreciate your visit, and adding value with your comment! Warm regards, ~~Aqua M~~

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/10/2019 12:53:00 AM

Deep and forthright, and a message in there also....

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/10/2019 2:31:00 AM

I will visit your poetry as much as I can- your words are much appreciated! Warm regards,~~Aqua M~~

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/10/2019 2:28:00 AM

Lovely to have you here for a visit and comment, Harry- deeply appreciated! And knowing you are a wise soul, I can say this: I am at that stage in my life where I have no need to be contentious-it is a symptom of deep unhappiness. We can openly express ourselves in poetry, without expecting other human beings to be the "same" as us. And in other areas of life, calmness does wonders to create peace, at least, within ourselves.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/6/2019 7:00:00 AM

There certainly is a time to listen and a time to speak :)

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/6/2019 4:23:00 PM

Yes indeed, Heidi- Sometimes its better to listen first, before saying something... Warm Hugs! ~~Aqua M~~

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/5/2019 5:19:00 PM

Hello Aqua Marine, it is hard to speak to an angry,because they scream. it is best to wait for them to calm down,the speak to them. Hav a nice day my friend.

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/6/2019 12:10:00 AM

Hi, Darlene, yes, you are right, and that can be a very frightening to experience! Its better to say nothing, and resolve the problem when you're both calm and thinking straight. I really appreciate your thoughtful comment and welcome visit! ((Warm Hugs))~~AquaM~~

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/5/2019 5:44:00 AM

Usually when someone is enraged it is due to sadness. We learn in counseling to never ask "why are you mad?" but to ask "why are you sad?" This dissipates a lot of the anger.

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/5/2019 5:56:00 AM

You are so right, Caren- I had to find this out for myself, so I am so glad for your comment...Your poems reveal your insightfulness' about why people react the way they do. I'm very appreciative of your visit and comment. ((Warm Hugs))~~AquaM~~

Silent One

Date: 12/3/2019 2:38:00 PM

yes, you show two sides here and both are right...

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/3/2019 3:45:00 PM

I was reminded of this: "The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to overlook an offense." Proverbs 19:11. Warm regards, ~~Aqua ~~

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/3/2019 3:36:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit, and taking precious time to comment, SO! Yes, we often forget to get perspective on how the "other side" sees things. "Insight" is a two way action. By looking into the reasons someone is angry with us, or hurts us, we gain discernment. I think about what Jesus said to God about the Roman soldiers who executed him: "Forgive them, they don't know what they are doing..." Of course, abuse is not"okay" and often needs justice, but other times, we have the humane choice to just " let it go.." Its not a weakness to do so. ((Hugs))~~Aqua~~

Paul Callus

Date: 12/3/2019 1:50:00 PM

An expressive pair of senryu; both topics and a scattering of alliteration are worthy of notice. Your footnotes are also appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/3/2019 3:17:00 PM

I do appreciate your visit and comments, Paul- deeply respected! Our inner creativity often has external prompts, founded on design or wisdom, or thinking "beyond" ourselves. I like to acknowledge that I am an avid student, willing to learn from higher wisdom, not my own. It works, for humans have not changed much in what we need. Love, respect, freedom of choice, and learning. ~~Aqua~~

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/3/2019 8:18:00 AM

Engage - Enrage and envolve or evolve lol...nicely executed senryus AM...Happy Holidays my friend...^WW^ :o)

Aqua Marine
Date: 12/3/2019 8:28:00 AM

:D Thank you, WW, for being the first to post with a great comment...Envolve- Evolve would make another great set! Hope you have good holidays too! I'll visit your poems again soon- love your "Multi -View" of life! Warm regards, Aqua M. ~~~ (All wavy today) ~~~