On Anger

A libertine's inadvertent volition.

Assumed insolence unrestrained;

Equanimity hitherto incarcerated, liberated -

Tidings of insouciant magpies, stirred.

Instantaneously, a tornado of grotesque, skewed emotions,

Destroys, drowns, overwhelms those flushing meadows -

Bosoms riddled with rapiers of abrasive words,

Relationships cudgeled to the marrow.

The recession is as prompt as the onslaught -

Eclipse's in effect no more, elementary sentience prevails

And the melodic music of the soul is restored.

Though the truculence precipiates and anguish wanes,

the destruction lingers and reigns as remorse.

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Darin Waugh Aug 7, 2012, 3:35am UTC

Nice!

Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 7, 2012, 4:59am UTC

Thank you very much, Darin!

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Betty S. Aug 7, 2012, 4:05am UTC

You write well..Thanks for sharing.

Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 7, 2012, 4:59am UTC

Thank you very much, Betty!

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Bernard C. Aug 7, 2012, 4:33am UTC

Lots to think about in this one - clever piece

Thanks for sharing and submitting to
The Surreal Circus.

Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 7, 2012, 4:59am UTC

Thank you very much, Bernard!

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Rory H. Aug 7, 2012, 6:32am UTC

Good insight on anger and fear based actions as compared to restraint, understanding and forgiveness based actions. Anger feels good at the time, but leaves a bigger mess afterwards and often results in more damage as those acted upon seek revenge. Restraint is unrewarded at first, but raises you up much much later.

Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 7, 2012, 7:30am UTC

Thank you very much, Rory! You've most precisely outlined the gist of the verse.

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JOHN BECK Aug 7, 2012, 7:20am UTC

What's done in anger can't be totally undone. Well written.

Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 7, 2012, 7:29am UTC

Very true, John! Thank you very much.

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David Prosser Aug 7, 2012, 7:38am UTC

Oft times I sit and it's like being bombarded with a dictionary. I have to change the way I read and find a new melody to carry me on. Exposure to your work is certainly a bracing exercise my friend. You can't read it with complacency.

Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 7, 2012, 8:02am UTC

Thank you very much, David! You are always so kind.

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Brian Benson Aug 7, 2012, 8:03am UTC

After reading, I am moved to think about the recent events of Wisconsin, and the senseless tragedy that results when hatred towards others runs it's course. Thanks for your thoughtful poem which allows us to see through the hatred and the eventual tragedy that results when we act in anger rather than love. Very well done...

Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 7, 2012, 8:37am UTC

Wisconsin shootings are indeed abominable and highlight that when emotions run amok, they push sane human beings to the verge of imprudence and insanity.

Thank you very much for your words of appreciation, Brian! This is my very humble effort to portray a strangely weird state of mind.

ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 7, 2012, 2:11pm UTC

I agree with Brian.

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Angela A. Aug 7, 2012, 10:11am UTC

I really enjoyed reading this poem

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Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 7, 2012, 10:23am UTC

Thank you, Angela! Glad you liked it.

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Ann Marcaida Aug 7, 2012, 2:08pm UTC

This reads smoothly (which is impressive, considering your vocabulary) as account of the onslaught of an "anger storm" and the damage left in its aftermath. We are all subject to such storms, which makes a strong case for gun control.

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Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 8, 2012, 12:10am UTC

You are very right, Ann!

And thank you very much for your kind words of appreciation for my verse and the feature.

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ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Aug 7, 2012, 2:12pm UTC

So much anger and hatred in this world. You write about it with ease it seems.

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Ratandeep Satwant Singh Aug 8, 2012, 12:11am UTC

Anger is one of those emotions which we as human beings must try to do away with in an endeavour to make this world a happier place.

Thank you very much for your kind words of appreciation and the feature, Carol!

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