Courage Poems - Page 2

22. Defeat

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• By Kahlil Gibran

Defeat, my Defeat, my solitude and my aloofness;
You are dearer to me than a thousand triumphs,
And sweeter to my heart than all world-glory.

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23. Courage

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• By Edgar A. Guest

Courage isn't a brilliant dash,
A daring deed in a moment's flash;
It isn't an instantaneous thing
Born of despair with a sudden spring

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24. She Is Magic

• By Caroline White
• Published by Family Friend Poems October 2021 with permission of the Author.

She wildly dances
to the beat of her own heart
a strong and fearless protector,
she’s hauntingly beautiful

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25. The Beauty Of A Tree

• By GabbyMac60
• Published by Family Friend Poems November 2018 with permission of the Author.

Can there be anything more lovely
Than the beauty of a tree?
Her leaves shimmering in the wind,
Dancing so gracefully.

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26. I Will Protect And Love My Inner Child

• By Patricia A Fleming
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 29, 2023 with permission of the Author.

A single flash of a camera
And a moment frozen in time
Can never truly tell the tale
Of that child left behind.

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27. Stout Sprout

• By Hannah R. Soummers
• Published by Family Friend Poems April 2020 with permission of the Author.

A sunflower will grow
With much beauty to show,
But the wind must blow,
Which brings the rain and the snow.

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28. Warrior Girl

• By Jodi M. Kucera
• Published by Family Friend Poems March 2022 with permission of the Author.

A match was struck that ignited the flame.
Now ashes and rubble are all that remain.

Defeated, she's left standing alone,

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29. If You Stand For Nothing You Will Fall For Anything

• By Lydia Preston
• Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

A time has come
and it is now.
Will you take a stand
or bend your knee and bow?

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30. Don't Give Up On Yourself

• By Katy A. Brown
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2017 with permission of the Author.

I'm on my way.
They may ask me, "Where to?"
Well, that I cannot say...
For even I have no clue.

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31. Praise With Grace

• By Rabab N. Hammoud
• Published by Family Friend Poems September 2016 with permission of the Author.

When all the doors shut in your face,
Have faith and continue to praise.

When you can't bear the thought of yesterday and dread tomorrow,

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32. Heart Over Matter

• By Din Kriegsman
• Published by Family Friend Poems August 2016 with permission of the Author.

When your heart suddenly feels
light, excited, at ease.
When you feel like your heart just knows what to do
and your worries are far from your mind as are you.

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33. My Dear Child

• By Betty Miller
• Published by Family Friend Poems April 2010 with permission of the Author.

If I could, I would remove all your fears
If I could, I would remove all your tears
If I could, I would make life painless
If I could, I would give you all your courage

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34. Your World

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• By Georgia Douglas Johnson

Your world is as big as you make it.
I know, for I used to abide
In the narrowest nest in a corner,
My wings pressing close to my side.

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35. Climb Every Mountain

• By Eric R. Harvey
• Published by Family Friend Poems February 2019 with permission of the Author.

We all have a massive mountain to climb,
Especially those who've lost someone dear.
But climb that big mountain, we surely must,
If we are going to overcome fear.

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36. Exhale Anxiety

• By Raquel Franco
• Published by Family Friend Poems April 2021 with permission of the Author.

I send anxiety
a cease and desist letter.
I close her mouth.
Unbind her gnawing disquiet,

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37. Laughter

• By Katie Lou
• Published by Family Friend Poems September 2016 with permission of the Author.

A little bit of laughter,
A little bit of tears,
A little bit of happiness,
A little bit of fear.

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38. Journey Of Life

• By Chitra Rao
• Published by Family Friend Poems May 2016 with permission of the Author.

Life is a long-distance journey
With ups and downs,
Twist and turns,
With sad and happy moments.

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39. Seeking Peace

• By Evette Lucille Subramoney
• Published by Family Friend Poems March 2016 with permission of the Author.

I am broken,
Shattered into irreparable pieces.
Who is going to save me?
When will all of this cease?

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40. Finding A Will When Wanting To Quit

• By Tyquan L. Norwood
• Published by Family Friend Poems February 2020 with permission of the Author.

Times will get rough and sometimes tough,
Where you may say that you have had enough,
Where you may fall and need a lift,
Where the hurt of your pains may leave you stiff.

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