Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Mr Calm, Cool and Collected

        Pick on me. I stay calm
        Insult my family. I stay cool
        Hit me as hard as you dare.
                              I stay collected

        Anger never does me any good
        Never solves a single problem
           My face turns crimson-red
           and I make things worse instead

        So, I've given up fiery outrage
           for the countenance of a sage

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Oliver Mckeithan May 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM I had to block a poet on this site a while ago because they did not like my poem on supporting Israel and Jews. They spouted vile antisemitism. They and I went back and forth and I finally blocked them. I was angry.

Oliver Mckeithan May 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM Wise advice Gershon. I too have a fiery temper and need tub it. Hard to do when one sees wanton hatred and murder like what happened in DC the other day.

Paula Goldsmith May 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM What a powerful write you have here. I enjoy knowing Mr Calm, Cool and Collected. Have a great/blessed day writing away.........

Regina Elliott May 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM Hi Gershon, yes, the Bible warns us about anger. Anger can become a raging monster. I'm also one who would have lots of anger. I would defend my family members in a heartbeat, or another innocent person or animal. But I try to live my life more calmly now in general. This is a thoughtful poem well penned. Shabbat Shalom ~

JC Brul May 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM So many wisdom to reflect on this short but insightful write. Stay creative! ^___^