The Death of My Anger

A death from deep in my chest

I woke up to the death of my anger,

it crawled out of my chest

loose teeth 

and twisted bones

that never stopped hating

the world that made it. 

It took my breath with it,

familiarity gone

as I became new,

someone who felt alive 

in place of the pain

that rested on my chest at night. 

I woke up to the death of my anger

and I have slept better since.

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

love this anything to do with mind or depression or mental anguish i love and am drawn to as they are so personal poems on a big level. thankyou for entry into my competition,

[BlackPrince]

I like this poem for its therapeutic properties. I can feel the relief and lightness in letting go of negative energies, especially anger.

Well done!!!!

[Richard M]

A wonderful poem Ally of peace and calmness in you. Well constructed and the imagery very vivid. I'm glad you've reached a place of understanding. Take care my friend :)

[John the Baptist]

This work describes an inner transformation but does not say what caused it. Chronic anger, like chronic anxiety, is crippling for those who have it but don't know how to get rid of it. Perhaps in a sequel the poet will give us some idea.