Coffee Filter

Sometimes coarse 

and harsh speech

pours from my lips.

 

I wish I could 

trap the bitterness

before it flows

through me.

 

If only I could

remove the anger

brewing within me. 

 

I wish I could

filter the rage

and provide you

with sweet words. 

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Inspired by: Proverbs 12:4

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