The Imperfect Storm

The perfect storm. We hope to live through them, especially those that we create, deliberately or otherwise.  

Yes, I'm referring to anger. We give in to frustration at work nearly every day. Our children's annoying misbehavior riles us. The thoughtless words of a spouse nettle us. 

How do we control those tantrums? Recognizing signs and triggers helps. So does taking a stress relief break. Count to ten and of course, take a deep breath. 

This abecedarian shares what we can do when the storm of anger brews. 

A storm we create when we are fraught

Because rule of our emotions is naught

Curb the lightning bolts we wrought

Do not hold sway over our thoughts

Evermore can be the cost

Find the source of the storm

Get the reason why it has brewed

Hold one's breath and count to ten

If the thunderstorm begins to set in

Jumping  jacks indoors when it starts

Kickboxing is another art

Let your tense muscles loosen

Meditate when the storm starts brewing

Only when the storm has stopped

Put the upturned flag forth

Quiet down and take a timeout

Rest when there's a storm without

Seek refuge in the comfort of friends

Talk of how to bring it to an end

Umbrella of hope they may share

Voice of reason, source of care

When the storm no longer goes on

Xylophone plays a celebratory song

You can celebrate its end

Zoom to the park once more with friends.