L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

Ill-Tempered Words

Let not ill-tempered words destroy your serenity
But let the perfect peace which resides within
Be the most memorable portion of your identity.

Let others see your calm nature-defining affinity,
Your strength to take raw adversity on the chin
Let not ill-tempered words destroy your serenity.

Keep in mind that hatefulness is life’s obscenity
Do not let anger or lashing out become your sin,
Be the most memorable portion of your identity.

Negativisms should only reside in our proximity
When they approach, push them far into oblivion
Let not ill-tempered words destroy your serenity.

Frequently take measure of your prized integrity
Review what motivates acceptable behavior again,
Let not ill-tempered words destroy your serenity
Be the most memorable portion of your identity.

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Caren Krutsinger June 11, 2021 at 11:38 AM Best advice ever if you want to retain your family, your job and your friends "When they approach, push them far into oblivion" L Milton Hankins June 11, 2021 at 11:50 AM Hmmmm, I was just looking for a suitable rhyme!