Satan's Finest Tools
©2006 Sylvia Green Chatman

Anger rests in the bosom of fools.
It is one of Satan’s finest tools.
To make you livid and lose control--
This is one of his favorite goals.

Stay aware of your foe and observe
The ploys he tries to disturb your nerves.
Take caution and avoid a huge scene
Of spewing thoughts you do not mean.

Attempt to find a less hostile route
Before you let bitter words slip out.
Deny the devil satisfaction;
Pause a moment—ponder your actions.