A thousand burning angers are keeping me alive

I was all wrong for years in keeping them inside

But now they fuel a fire and feed my need to strive

When channelled to productive, they set my drive alight

FATHER; MOTHER

You gave me the gift of anger

SISTER; BROTHER

You gave me the gift of

CLASSMATE; TEACHER

You gave me the gift of

CONGRESS; PREACHER

You gave me the gift of anger

Thank you for the gift of anger

When I can turn from shame and try to empathize

I harness indignation and can’t be victimized

I grind beyond stagnation with a will to arise

I refuse to miss a chance to get up and mobilize

Thank you for the gift of anger

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Music and lyrics by Wulf Downard. Arranged, performed, and produced by Wulf Downard.

Copyright Wulf Downard 2021. All rights reserved.