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Courage Poems | Examples of Courage Poetry

Courage Poems - Examples of all types of courage poetry to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous poem examples for courage.
Premium Member 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...Read the rest...
Categories: courage, integrity, international, leadership,
Form: Couplet



The PistonTrain
Monday 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...Read the rest...
Categories: courage, anger, break up, business,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member Too Close To The Edge
Standing 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...Read the rest...
Categories: courage, fear,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member 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...Read the rest...
Categories: courage, faith, introspection,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
Soaring High
Soar above storm Conquer heights and your limits Be like an eagle....Read the rest...
Categories: character, courage, life, perspective,
Form: Haiku



Premium Member 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...Read the rest...
Categories: absence, care, courage, deep,
Form: Free verse
Mutilation
Nobody 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 ...Read the rest...
Categories: courage, america, animal, appreciation, birth,
Form: Narrative
Lone Brave
Rain of spears fall from the sky Front, back and side, the bullets fly From everywhere, the foul bees flock Noxious daggers on my back ...Read the rest...
Categories: courage,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Rediscovering
Rediscovering 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...Read the rest...
Categories: courage, adventure, blessing, character, confidence,
Form: Free verse
DAYAN
Let 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...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, betrayal, courage, dark,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Dauntless
Title 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...Read the rest...
Categories: courage,
Form: Sonnet
Premium Member 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...Read the rest...
Categories: black african american, courage,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member 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...Read the rest...
Categories: character, confidence, courage, wisdom,
Form: Acrostic
Premium Member A Song to the Soul of Myself saith the Flesh
So 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...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, appreciation, bible, courage,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member The Penknob Kid
PENKNOB: 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...Read the rest...
Categories: children, courage, cry, hurt,
Form: Ottava rima

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