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Hustle And Heart

I’m out here where the shadows mix with street lights
grit thick in my veins, dreams burnin’ through the nights
Ain’t no silver spoons, just scars and some fights
built from the dirt up, took off on my own flights

They said, “Too loud, too wild,” but I’m just that storm
breakin’ through clouds, shatterin’ the norm
Every fall’s a lesson, not broken but down 
wearin’ my scars like a queen owns her crown

This rebels got soul I ain’t here to chill
writing my story on my own damn will

8/10/25  


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Copyright © Brenda Chiri | Year Posted 2025

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Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/14/2025 4:27:00 PM Reminds me of a song by Ford called Sixteen Tons. Loved your poem. All muscle and bones :) Best for a win. Login to Reply Brenda Chiri Date: 8/16/2025 3:23:00 PM Why thank you Victor it’s a pleasure having you read! ;)

John Fleming Date: 8/13/2025 8:58:00 AM There is that gritty defiance again...makes for some of your best writing, Brenda Lee. :) john Login to Reply Brenda Chiri Date: 8/16/2025 3:20:00 PM lol thx John hope u have a wonderful weekend!;)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/10/2025 12:11:00 PM A lovely brilliant poem. That's the type of verse we wish to see more of. Login to Reply Brenda Chiri Date: 8/10/2025 6:27:00 PM Victor well my friend I am back to stay so you will see many more with my rebel type flair! Thank you my friend!;)

Rowena Velasco Date: 8/10/2025 12:00:00 PM Love the energy in this! Feels real and strong—like you’re owning every step of the grind. Keep that fire burning! Login to Reply Brenda Chiri Date: 8/10/2025 6:26:00 PM Rowena your comments make me smile thank you so much!:)

Lewis Nyaga Date: 8/10/2025 11:58:00 AM Vivid and dramatic loved every bit of it.. Brenda.. ;) Well Penned Login to Reply Brenda Chiri Date: 8/10/2025 6:26:00 PM Lewis thank you! Appreciate the read!:)