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Hard to Stand up for What's Right
Hard to stand up for what’s right
when POTUS gives up on the fight
Right away he abandoned Afghanistan
forsaking our own soldiers to...
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Categories:
courage, integrity, international, leadership,
Form: Couplet
The PistonTrainMonday morning comes alive with the piston train speeding by, thousands of people gather at the gate and crowd the platform before it was too late.
Monday morning full of passion with hangover lingering in the...
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Categories:
courage, anger, break up, business,
Form: Narrative
Too Close To The EdgeStanding on the edge, feeling the pull of the unknown,
The abyss below me, a fear that has grown.
Should I take the leap into the depths below,
Or step away from the edge, where the fear won't...
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Categories:
courage, fear,
Form: Rhyme
The Sleeping Lion
I stand in quiet anticipation of the sleeping lion within me, questioning the moment He shall rise again
Though fang and claw have grown dull in slumber I am peacefully assured my spirit remains firm though...
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Categories:
courage, faith, introspection,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
Soaring HighSoar above storm
Conquer heights and your limits
Be like an eagle....
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Categories:
character, courage, life, perspective,
Form: Haiku
Wayfinder I am going to rest here,
wearing down the chair,
feeling one's weight.
Emotional set-up
was climbing the walls.
Light above, with no ideas,
got stopped by the police
for walking within the fields.
Didn't realize they had cameras in the hills.
Restrict my...
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Categories:
absence, care, courage, deep,
Form: Free verse
MutilationNobody ever ask them how they feel, they are always looking for something’s to satisfy their needs; they questioned everything that they do and toss the evidence out the door when the ...
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Categories:
courage, america, animal, appreciation, birth,
Form: Narrative
Lone BraveRain of spears fall from the sky
Front, back and side, the bullets fly
From everywhere, the foul bees flock
Noxious daggers on my back
...
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Categories:
courage,
Form: Rhyme
RediscoveringRediscovering on revising Myself, Myself and I.
One's self-worth, One's real self on this
Rediscovery of this condition of one's ambition,
objectives, how did one go astray?
Mislead on this road again, Rediscovery...
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Categories:
courage, adventure, blessing, character, confidence,
Form: Free verse
DAYANLet me tel you a story of a dayan
Devastated beauty carrying her broken heart
Being a victim of decline
Willing to cut her throat with a knife
Immense blood is swelling from her neckline
Dynamism expresses her soul
Lighting...
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Categories:
anxiety, betrayal, courage, dark,
Form: Rhyme
DauntlessTitle 4/ Dauntless
Quote:
"Put on the dauntless spirit of resolution." William Shakespeare
My daring and intrepid knight so strong,
this message is an urgent plea to you.
For your sweet kiss and fond embrace I...
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Categories:
courage,
Form: Sonnet
JUSTICE DELAYED, JUSTICE DENIED"Justice Delayed, Justice Denied"
Yet again, Blacks are being showcased on front street
Continuing to be abused and disrespected
As, I reflect on my understanding of the Justice system
It's clear to me that Justice is never blind, but...
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Categories:
black african american, courage,
Form: Free verse
Too Close To The Edge
Time will serve us well if we wait
Omitting the obvious is not wise
Opportunities come slowly and go quickly
Choose carefully after counsel
Losing sometimes is good for winning
Obstacles are sometimes good for us
Size-up the situation before pursuing
Endurance...
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Categories:
character, confidence, courage, wisdom,
Form: Acrostic
A Song to the Soul of Myself saith the FleshSo let us fly away like an eagle to our soul mate's space the throne room the habitation in the flesh- the soul, the spirit- the mind- the song the joy the peace be...
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Categories:
anxiety, appreciation, bible, courage,
Form: Free verse
The Penknob KidPENKNOB: Is our household word that my kids euphemistically created of the two phrases that I purposely refrained its actual pronunciation by slurring PENKNOB: Phrase #1. Hands-Off/or don't touch; #2. Shut-Up/or be quiet. My youngest...
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Categories:
children, courage, cry, hurt,
Form: Ottava rima
Specific Types of Courage Poems
Definition | What is Courage in Poetry?
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