Continuing with my theme for this round, I wrote a poem using similes and metaphors on the subject of COURAGE. I'm dedicating it to all those who have shown courage in life - to soldiers on the battlefield, to individuals fighting a life-threatening disease, to those dealing with mental or physical disabilities, to those who step in harm's way for another human being, and to those who struggle to survive as a result of poverty or abuse. I like what John Wayne once said, "Courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway."COURAGE
Courage is slate grey.
It looks like a murderous day.
It sounds like a screaming NO!
It smells like facing a filthy foe.
It tastes like tears after the shockwave.
It feels like a granite grave.
Courage is, after all, simply being brave.
It looks like a murderous day.
It sounds like a screaming NO!
It smells like facing a filthy foe.
It tastes like tears after the shockwave.
It feels like a granite grave.
Courage is, after all, simply being brave.
Thanks to Denise Nesbitt and her courageous group of capable assistants who care enough to continue this congregation of friends from all over the world to share their concepts for the letter of the week. Consider joining in by clicking here to see what we do.
Love it! We all need courage!
ReplyDeleteThoughtful. I like the braided message as well. - Margy
ReplyDeleteI liked you poem so much and the lettering where you weaved the words is very creative.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Leslie xxx as ever.
ReplyDeleteDxx
This is such a well-written poem that also expresses that there is unexpected and untrained bravery that takes place everyday … often quietly and unnoticed by most.
ReplyDeleteThis is a powerful gut-wrenching poem.
ReplyDeleteI sincerely hope you make a book of these posts.
They are fabulous.
Absolutely wonderful post and I love your theme idea. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteI sense that you feel deeply about the word courage, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post for the C Day, Leslie, and marvelous words! Courage is truly important to us all -- or should be! Powerful words!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Ditto on the accolades and acknowledgement of hard work and dedication... and may we all find the courage to conquer and complete the course of our lives.
ReplyDeleteYes we all need courage! Love this poem. ^_^
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Oh yes, and sometimes it's not readily available.
ReplyDeletei thought YOU showed real courage some time ago when you chose a different relational path.
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It seems that from time to time we all need the courage to face problems be they illness, money woes, etc. Nice poem for C day.
ReplyDeleteIt takes courage to have courage too! That poem is perfect for today.
ReplyDeleteCourage-- a much needed quality in our world today. So many people displaying it in so many different ways.
ReplyDeleteVery enlightening poem Leslie. Sometime I don't have that courage hehehe..
ReplyDeleteA terrific word for C. I believe showing courage is doing the things you fear most.Thank you Leslie! We need courage in life.
ReplyDeleteA poem that says it all in so few lines. I love the entwined verse.
ReplyDeleteQuite a powerful poem! I appreciate your sharing it!
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Barb
A tall order--being brave. . .but your poem is so insightful. Very nicely done and unique for today.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday, Leslie!
I love your poem and your intertwined words.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quote for courage is from Mark Twain.
Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting in spite of it.
Oh my, I love this, and immediately thought of the Lion in The Wizzard of Odds.
ReplyDeleteWe all need courage..... Great poem.
Courage never brags - it simply does.
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Enjoy the day!
Barb
Well done, Leslie! Courage is a complex subject.
ReplyDeleteCourage, being afraid but doing it anyway.
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Great poem Leslie...very well said..It takes courage to be willing to post a poem you wrote...good for you!
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I never thought of courage as such a dark thing. I always thought of it as a glorious thing, a rush of adrenaline in an emergency, a life saving moment. But your poem has brought to mind those instances where courage is not so glorious. Courage in suffering is a very dark thing, but inside there is a light, no matter how dim. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWe do indeed need courage and I don't care what others may say, I always think that when the chips are down, women show the most courage!
ReplyDeleteYes I am indeed very Welsh Leslie, born in a South Wales seaside town within sight and sound of the sea!Lived there till I was married at 21 and then lived in Cardiff for 2 years!! Then moved back to my home town, before we moved to England in 1968. I still have a bit of a welsh accent.
Don't forget we must meet up when you come to UK
Hugs Chris x