Anger

Lord,
My sister and I
Last spoke on Tuesday
When I had called out sick.
The conversation
Did not end well.
My sister is very angry
That I am moving to Arizona.

We're going out to dinner tonight,
The whole family, comprised of
My aunt
My sister and her fiancé
My cousin and her fiancé
And myself.
I am nervous
As car service
Carries me along the Belt.

Lord,
Protect me
From her anger.
Make it dissipate
Like so much fog.
Let her see
The futility of it,
The harm it does
To herself and others.

We're coming off the exit.
If she assaults me,
Do not let anger take root in me.
Guard my mouth.
Guard my expressions.

Lord,
Please...
A nice evening
Without strife
If that is possible...