Everyone has a temper. Taming isn't always easy. If you can't do it for you, think of the others whose life your temper endangers.

Running on empty . . .
coasting on fumes,
a semi comes, zooms,
varooms, right on by.
His rocks hit your eye.

Gassed up and fuming;
seeking revenge
(your temper unhinged),
your car really flies.
The trucker's surprised.

Like boys with their toy,
their tempers heat.
A little voice bleats,
"Grandpa, are you mad?
What did I do bad?

Grandpa feels ashamed.
Is anger worth
taking folks from earth?
The truck driver smirks;
beware of such jerks.

When tempers rise, soar,
let your heart rule.
The 'head' is of't the fool.
Let tempers simmer--
you'll be the winner.