Notes About The Poem

 

                             

The Iron Anchor

The Iron Anchor 

Brewing anger has displayed a chip on one’s shoulder
Enraged without good reason, grey haired and older
Ill-spirited in a rotted lifeboat secured by an iron anchor
Crimson flare from a dragon's mouth with roars of rancor
Bars none, unleashed flogger spares no one forty lashes
A blood thirsty unbridled vengeance burning all to ashes
Listen to yourself and look inward, we can stop the hate
Salvage what's left of a drowning ship and its furious fate
Lock the forbidden door of hostility and toss the key! 
Channel in the light, warm hearted spirit set yourself free
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Kavanagh  Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 3:50 AM
Hate will indeed gnaw away at our joie de vivre Anaya, A wonderful poem on its self destructive effects here, Listen to yourself and look inward, we can stop the hate, I totally agree, great message here, all the best in contest, cheers David
Anaya Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 11:27 AM
It's easy-to-do and free, our human nature shows itself in unflattering ways. I turned it around with a cool message, successfully, whew. Thanks, David!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 1, 2023 at 10:32 AM
A powerful write. In life I have found hate only hurts the one who hates. Love is better than hate. Sometimes hard to love but best for all. Have a great day writing away.............
Anaya Avatar
August 1, 2023 at 10:52 AM
This is true, Paula-I think honeybees will confirm. You my dear friend, have a nice day! ;D
Rolland Avatar
July 31, 2023 at 9:55 PM
beautiful poem, we have to bring peace to this demons; i think, thanks for the thoughtful and lively poem yann
Anaya Avatar
July 31, 2023 at 10:31 PM
Thank you, Yann! I agree, if we look inward. Peace to you
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace