THE DAY THAT ANGER DIED

THE DAY THAT ANGER DIED

It was finally over, peace restored

All dictatorial threats now ignored

Even those who fell on their sword

And other blades soon to sheathe

At last, a chance again to breathe

I do recall the day that anger died

Hope, that had been buried so long

Now it was the people’s joyful song

And even learning right from wrong

Seeing the reminders of bloody war

With many memories painfully raw

But was still the day that anger died

Blood first ran hot then quite cold

Their duty to protect, not for gold

The bitter taste of lies all were sold

Now, remember in relative silence

All loved ones lost, in the violence

Yet finally, the day that anger died