Richard D Seal Poet Quatrain

On Anger

On Anger

From nowhere does the sandstorm break
A surge that ends calamitous
That carries all before its wake
Casts in the pit of; Emptiness

The summer streams that babble on
To winters stormy seas
The hurricane that won’t be gone
Born of the gentle breeze

All moves within its sphere to burn
How swift that piercing arrow flies
Call at once …. for its return
A wish …. The wounded heart denies.

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Andrea Dietrich August 24, 2023 at 9:18 AM well, I suppose I am all caught up with you. You wrote only that one amazing new poem since this last post of yours three years ago??

Sotto Poet August 10, 2023 at 4:19 PM Truly, exquisitely crafted. I express my gratitude for the splendid poetry, laden with profound contemplations. The concluding verse possesses a remarkable force, while the entirety of the poem resonated deeply within me. I extend my thanks for this offering, as well as for your kind words on my own page, Richard!

Jan Allison August 5, 2023 at 6:01 PM it's a hard hitting poem indeed Richard, so good to see you popping back into soup:-) hugs jan xx

Speaks Volumes August 5, 2023 at 4:55 PM Hope you don't mind, I have printed this. I now carry it behind the clear window in my wallet, to remind me, when anger tries to steal my calm demeanor. .... Thank you Richard. ....... Its wonderful. Richard D Seal August 23, 2023 at 6:46 PM Hi Speaks, I feel rather honoured by your comment, thank you. We should all be more aware of the feelings of others and remember how easy it can be to say one wrong word. Take care, richard

Line Gauthier February 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM A pleasure to find your lovely poem in the 2020 PS Anthology, Richard ~

Andrea Dietrich January 4, 2021 at 2:36 PM Hi, my friend. You call me Petal. What could I call YOU then? Maybe Hummingbird!!(because you flutter by from time to time, and I feel lucky to see you!) Richard D Seal August 23, 2023 at 6:53 PM Petal, You can call me anytime :)

Poet Tacito October 4, 2020 at 8:06 PM Powerful, powerful last line. The rest of the poem hit home for me too. Thank for this, Richard!

Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2020 at 3:26 PM wow, it's so good to see your return to the pen with this amazing little gem, my friend. Thanks for having a new poem up. In case you did not see my dessert answer at my sand poem: Sand pudding! Richard D Seal August 23, 2023 at 6:52 PM Can't believe it's three years since I posted, better rush out and buy a pen