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Courage of the Heart

How does a Wallenda fly on a trapeze How does ‘Houdini’ escape with such ease How does a warrior rise from his sickbed Is it courage of the heart or that of the head How does a marathon runner persist in howling pain from a severe ankle twist How does a fireman jump from six stories high brush off debris and say, ‘Nothing’s awry’ Is it courage of the heart or that of the head ~ or perhaps heaven's hand overspread

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Jerry Brotherton

Date: 5/7/2024 5:25:00 PM

Magnificent poem my friend. I love your closing line, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/7/2024 5:50:00 PM

Appreciate your kind words, Jerry. Facing Heaven, gw

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/7/2024 3:45:00 PM

Excellent poetry on perseverance and bravery in the face of hardship. It explores the numerous ways in which people show bravery when faced with difficult circumstances. Your comment on my page is much appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/7/2024 3:02:00 PM

The Wallenda’s would walk a tightrope close to the ground when they were children. Their feet would bet used to the feel and the balance. I’d say some thing are learned and practiced, others have been given a gift, and God makes such men and women. Very good and enjoyable couplets?

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/7/2024 9:55:00 AM

Perhaps the coming together of the three . A thoughtful piece my friend.

Mike Bayles

Date: 5/7/2024 8:58:00 AM

Very nice rhyme. It is amazing the amount of pain a runner can endure.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/7/2024 4:57:00 AM

I've been that runner that continues running through ankle pain...I can attest, courage of the heart and head come into play but heavenly hands definitely came into play. Nicely done.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/6/2024 9:55:00 PM

Heaven's hand for sure. love it. God bless you. love, Gina