What would it cost me?

Temptation is hard to fight.

What would it cost me
to give in to my anger?
To let the beast free,
And destroy what
awoke it.

How much damage
could I possibly do?
If I could have one whole
Minute to let the fire sore.


Where would I end up?
Alone and bitter?
Or happy and tranquil?
Why is this so hard?

Like teasing a starving dog with food,
I dare to jump, but I mustn't.
I mustn't feed into temptation.
But the question remains.

What would it cost me?

Reviews

[Edward Lancheister]

good writing Mak, i really enjoy the parable that you put in your poem. keep it up

"Like teasing a starving dog with food,
I dare to jump, but I mustn't.
I mustn't feed into temptation.
But the question remains.

What would it cost me?"

thats the part that i like

[Mak(ayla:)]

Haha mine too(: and thank you.

[soliloquy]

Wow. I feel that way too. My anger can scare me and it makes me feel like crap when I start to lose it....

Nice write.

[Mak(ayla:)]

It's hard to keep cool when you're hot-headed. Just need to go to a happy place. Thank you(:

[soliloquy]

I agree. I've noticed that tiredness or stress can make it much worse. The guilt afterwards is never fun though.

[Mak(ayla:)]

Guilt is NEVER fun, my friend. Tiredness and stress does play a major role in it. Causes people to have a shorter fuse, and it's easier for stressed and tired people to become agitated.

[Scott Metro]

It doesn't get any easier...lol
Deep in thought here...perhaps the temptation can be salvation...perhaps it's a passing thing...perhaps the newness is what you seek..there are no easy answers..it is a choice.
Enjoyed your torment though..such words capture the reader..
You have woven a very nice cloth here....kudos !!
Scott............ :)

[Cody Williams]

A great poem Mak! Thanks for sharing it!

-CW

[Thanual]

I think everyone thinks bout once in awhile,great poem :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

We do sometimes have to wonder"at what cost" and then sometimes you are too angry to think even that.Lovely lines:)

[Jordan's Back]

Its okay to be angry, as long as you handle it in a recponcible manner, which you are doing in this piece. You Are a wonderful person and everybody gets pissed. I like this piece. You did a great Job with it.

[Echoes of Eros]

"You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger." (Buddha) I can feel the wild rage within wanting to be set free. May we all find a place of peace to suffocate the beasts before they devour us, dear poet. xo

[Mak(ayla:)]

Yeah. I just need to bite my tongue

[Echoes of Eros]

I hate to see you hurt your tongue. Sometimes a primal scream into a pillow helps me. xo

[Mak(ayla:)]

Whatever helps.