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.

Spurn being rash—lashing out in haste;
Swift conflict will leave a sour taste.
Petty arguments, decline to chase;
To the adversary, give no place.

When the serpent’s at work, walk away;
It will just be trouble if you stay.
Don’t allow the enemy to trick you;
He wants to cause your temper to brew.

Shun easily throwing a tantrum;
Avoid joining in pointless bantam.
A man’s anger discretion defers–
This is the attitude God prefers.

© 2006 Sylvia Green Chatman