Don't Judge Another's Anger

it is too easy to dismiss a person who is not smiling , grinning, or being '' sunny'' one has to experience first hand another's troubles to understand his current mood

what makes an old person bitter

what makes a young man angry

what makes a parent scream, yell and complain

what makes  a waif walk the streets cursing it all?

the anger builds  , we were not born with it

it arrives somewhere after  not getting one's bottle

to the hand of a parent 

to the coveted prize

in youth

to the blocked lover

the frustration  of a failed artist

musician

scientist 

or anyone who can not achieve

or Be..

what they know they are

or have to give or share

the anger builds from lack of money

or being shunned or used  by a 'phoney baloney..'.

then dumpped

to being isolated

not included

not even a hello  at a gathering   from the ''cheerleader of the day''

anger  comes from learning that the love of your life is now with

the younger newer version 

a forlorn anger of the sick  in a hospital,enduring 

the pain after the operation

the medication 

the cold room there

the emptiness of the hospital hallways at night silent, filled with surrounding death

no visitors ever  and more  horrors to come,,,,

and the list continues

as the anger grows warmer. then scorching...

perhaps   or maybe.....

 writing one  poem  --unafraid...

could take it momentarily  away and transfer 

the sad frustrations of life

to  a  white page 

with black typed 

Words,,,,,

marilyn nepp sturner  dec 28m 2017

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is too amazing . . . I can't find words. I've often tried to say this, but here you've gone & said it better than the best ten writers! The main meaning is something I really care about, so it literally thrills me to see you flesh it out the way you have. The details you use, it's like you put the reader into thirty different pair of shoes with such a sense of really "getting it" as you try on all the frustrations that knock us down. Thank you for your understanding of the downtrodden (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[marilyn 1225]

whenever I feel like crying now I can refer to these amazing reviews of pure KINDNESS... at my age I have had disappointments galore so guess I use my experiences and others as a platform it felt so good to let it out... the beauty of wc
thanks so much for reading and also loving the '' downtrodden'' millions upon millions all over , much worse then that shown here in my work god bless your spirit

[marilyn 1225]

what heart the reviewers have thanks to all of you...

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you Margie.. we both share the same feelings and I really appreciate your super empathy and understanding and review.. very much.

[sette]

YES ANGER COMES IN DIFFERENT FORMS, IT IS ONE OF THE GENERAL EMOTIONS EXPERIENCED BY EVERY PERSON. I LIKE THE WAY YOU USE YOUR WORDS TO EXPRESS SOMETHING. I ALSO LIKE THE LAST TWO LINES OF THE POEM.

[KCthelastboyscout]

You've taken an old saying " walking in other people's shoes" and created your wonderful point of view on the subject. You always choose the right words to form a beautiful portrait to your stories

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you KC as always, you try to compliment and it is so appreciated but to be honest.. the words game from me but yet... a more powerful force guided me .. always

[Open mind]

Wonderfully written very detailed

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you so much for reading this, Staci... your encouragement and kind words are appreciated... hope to read your writing..

[Karen Redburn]

Sharp truth, and why not?! We all have our angers and frustrations, written on the page soothes them, momentarily at least. Thank you for writing these honest words and Happy New Year!

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you so much for your kind words... sometimes it seems like some sort of outside force is helping me to write here... Happy New Year to you too!

[R.E. Ray]

So much truth in your words, Marilyn. We often look at a face and draw so many conclusions, unfairly, and usually inaccurately. You've captured that so well here, and the depth of the pain, anger, and often despair. Thanks for sharing this important message in artful words.

[marilyn 1225]

THank you so much Robert, sometimes it is not marilyn who is writing this alone but God or a force helps me and the words arrive thanks for your kindness

[Unspoken poet]

WOW so powerful, like the what you said. This is quite an emotional read.

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you for reading this and for your added friendship .

[Unspoken poet]

not a problem and please send read request if you like, I love receiving them.

[emmajoy]

So sad, so wise, so academic your post.. and i congratulate you on each thought.. tis empathic time and time again.. then set as an offering for readers to reflect upon. And i have..

Anger and ill-health can frequently draw veils across people's true temperaments. Tis difficult to remain calm when either or both mind and body are in turmoil. An ugly facade flashes up as armour perhaps or without any helpful reason other than instinctive screams of LEAVE ME ALONE. An' that at a time when a touch or whisper is most needed. Humans are strange creatures.. but sad strange creatures when they recoil from normality ... perhaps.

[marilyn 1225]

very sweet , kind and nice review thoughtful to an extreme you have a great understanding of people already.,, thank you so much for your fabulous review

[emmajoy]

If at my age i didn't understand a little about people, I'd hang my head in shame!

[marilyn 1225]

lol you have a very good sense of humor... great answer

[emmajoy]

I can but try!!!

[wordman]

i guess we need to walk in their shoes for a while

[marilyn 1225]

yes happy healthy new year to you!

[wordman]

thank you and the same for you

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I think you make so many great points here. When we see somebody angry we don't think too much about his or her reasons. Your poem make clear what can be behind emotional storm. Life always bring some heavy weights. Sometimes is hard to stay calm. Also is important say what is wrong. Anger is important part of our emotions but we should use wisely. Thanks for great poem about it.

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you so much for reading this and for your interesting comments.. and the use of the word great.. i appreciate your kindness!

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I cannot really give proper reviews. So I always try write about meaning of poem and what is means to me. Your poem is great cause got great message in it. Also this poem have nice unity in between words. That's why I use word GREAT.

[marilyn 1225]

thank you! kind person

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You welcome great poet.