Has anger served you well today?

Living angry takes 
a lot of emotional energy 
It saps strength 
and empties the heart 
of any joy

It’s wearing glasses 
of grey smudge
splashing everything
in black and white 
devoid of 
colour

My child’s squeal of delight
heard through a tunnel 
like an echo 
I’m missing it

My anger consumes my
thoughts 
I must make others 
aware why I am justified 
in my anger

“But my anger has grounds”
I cry! 
“I have a cause!
I have been wronged!
Where is justice?”

The other side of the coin
calm, peace, joy
delight, 
love. 
Which do I choose for my 
life? 
Where do I want 
to live?

Is anger serving me well?
Does it bring peace of 
mind? 
Does it renew my joy?
Can I laugh when my anger
bubbles hot?

Allow me to release my 
anger, Lord.
Pry open my stubborn fist
and give You this emotion
that is killing 
my soul

For You judge with justice
You see all that is done
in unfairness and malicious 
intent. 
You will make all things right 
I can trust that Your heart 
for me 
Is always love 
and mercy

Restore my mind
allow calm to 
flow
Lay me down beside 
the still waters and 
let me rest 
in peace.