the river of lava
Anger
ravages my body
red hot
it burns
and intensifies
with
every beat
of my heart
Anger strangles me
I try to switch it off
I try to extinguish
its molten fire
Anger laughs at me
mocks me
ridicules me
Anger shows me
my weakness
and its
dominance
Anger beckons me
to join
to revel in the
red hot fire
of power
unleash the darkness
within.
Anger wills me
to overshadow
over power
squash
destroy
all that stands
in my way.
I say no.
Anger releases me
It retreats
surprised by strength
to rise up
and quell
the river of lava.