the lion and the lamb

I have been a jealous man,
a desperate man,
a man
of anger, of fury,
of hatred.
a roaring lion, a beast
ready to devour
those who block my
path.
I have been all these
men
at one time or another.
but deep inside
i'm soft, there is
a lamb within,
wanting only
love and kindness,
respect and a gentle
person beside me.
I don't want to be this
other man.
i'm split right down
the middle at times.
knowing what's right,
what's wrong, always
trying to get back
on track, trying to cease
the roar
and find the love
I lack.