If I did not get angry…

Whenever I’m angry, I think I am right

That I am justified in pursuing my fight

I am at the highest point of my egocentricity

When I am angry, I have an unfortunate propensity

To forget whatever empathy might exist within me

I am selfish and unreasonable to the highest degree..

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After raving and ranting my anger burns out

I know I’ve burnt bridges without any doubt

Gradually I start warming up to reason and am able to see

Other points of view that I had disregarded completely

I regain empathy at least to some extent

As I reflect over my anger and repent..

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The conclusion I have from this introspection derived

Is that each time I get angry, it takes longer to revive

The more sensitive, empathetic side of me

Therefore I must try my best not to get angry…

I don’t want to be selfish, uncaring, unreasonable

Being driven to anger does all these dormant traits enable

The calmer I stay, the more attuned I can be

To the emotions of everyone around me..