L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Folly of Anger

Consider the folly of anger
Recessed it brings on depression,
An emotion that spells danger
Often avoided with concession.

Infantile behavior so disgusting
Adults ought to know better,
In a flash can destroy trusting
Making its victim a debtor.

Slow to anger – a fine motto
With practice it can be overcome,
It generally accomplishes zero
Never indulge the troublesome.

Find better ways to be consoled
Whenever you are displeased,
Simply learning to stay in control
Until your foul temper is eased. 

Written May 13, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger May 13, 2022 at 2:31 PM anger "never got me anywhere" - but after I cooled down, I sometimes got some changes in place. L Milton Hankins May 13, 2022 at 5:32 PM This is so true. But, we have to learn it from experiences.

Constance La France May 13, 2022 at 9:17 AM Milt, wonderful Quatrain and theme. Anger is never good, sometimes things get said, that can never be taken back, best to walk away, give it time, and most often the anger goes away, worst thing is to feed it ,~ Constance L Milton Hankins May 13, 2022 at 9:24 AM Oh, I agree with everything you said, Constance. Thanks so much, my friend, for your read, your affirmation, and your insightful comment.