Not Sure I Can Understand

Anger is an emotion
Not sure I can understand
What leads someone to violence
Against themselves or others

I thought anger was about
A value or need unmet
Seems a manifestation
Of profound sadness or grief

I've felt frustration before
But nothing has made me want
To punch something or someone
I guess I’m lucky that way

Some say acting on it helps
To punch a pillow or scream
Research shows that just strengthens
Pathways wired for violence

When around angry people
I freeze to not make things worse
Or hide to avoid the path
Something I learned pretty young

Not sure the point of sharing
I’m overthinking again
These words are not judgmental
Just trying to understand