When I foolishly shout,
I lose everyone's respect,
Then I am badly talked about,
Due to this menacing defect,
Anger makes me lose the bout,
As anger has a disastrous effect,
"Cool-down" is indeed a correct rule,
Fool anger by joining wisdom-school,
Pool calm thoughts through brain-tool,
Only kind words, you must utter,
Being kind makes all feel fine,
Imprison anger via silence-shutter,
Often appeal to the mighty Divine,
To make mood better, not bitter,
As anger levies the heftiest fine?
M V Venkataraman