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Courage On Empty

Not one invitation No need to ask for an explanation One more night of chagrin Heart mimics violin Should by now have thick skin But no, still stung by intimidation It’s all some harsh mistake Deeply maims but only while I’m awake No one to understand Bullying wonderland While I slide in quicksand And dread so inevitable daybreak I gladly welcome rain That’s when bitter tears I need not retain I, for courage, inhale Wish time would just derail Youth no such fairy tale Unremitting bouts shed sadness and pain Assailants rude and crude What I would give for just an interlude I’d love a hideaway Dare dream a better way Some day without foul play Hang on, truly believe with certitude AP: 2nd place 2020, 3rd place 2020 Submitted for contest RHYME ME A POEM sponsored by BROKEN WINGS - January 2, 2018 - RANKED 3RD

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Judith S

Date: 1/14/2018 8:08:00 PM

So very sad! Congratulations on a well deserved win Line!! ~Judy

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/15/2018 12:11:00 AM

Thank you so much, Judith. Much appreciated.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/12/2018 8:26:00 AM

An excellent emotive piece,

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/12/2018 9:24:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. Most appreciated.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2018 8:26:00 AM

Congratulations on your win.

Constance La France

Date: 1/12/2018 8:11:00 AM

Line, congratulations on your win in my contest. Deep and dark and beautifully penned. Well done !

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/12/2018 9:24:00 AM

Thank you so much, BW. I love your contests, always compelling.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/12/2018 5:43:00 AM

awesome poem sweet Line, congrats! :)-luloo

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/12/2018 6:44:00 AM

Thank you, Laura. Most appreciated.

Mick Talbot

Date: 1/12/2018 3:35:00 AM

Sad and profound, congratulations on your placement Line, best wishes... Mick

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/12/2018 6:44:00 AM

Thank you, Mick. very appreciated.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 1/12/2018 1:16:00 AM

Congratulations, Line on your win.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/12/2018 6:44:00 AM

Thank you, Subimal. Much appreciate your visit.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/11/2018 10:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your win,Line, so very sad , but beautiful.. Hugs Eve ~`*

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/11/2018 11:13:00 PM

Thanks, Eve, much appreciated.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/3/2018 4:14:00 PM

Well-written, moving description of downheartedness, Line! Janice

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/3/2018 4:41:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Much appreciate your visit.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/3/2018 7:10:00 AM

A sad introspection..artfully depicted with great rhymes.. best for a win, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/3/2018 9:38:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay. Much appreciated.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/2/2018 11:43:00 PM

Words have such power, and some do not realize the effect they can have both positive and negative, when others may be in a void of emptiness, a kind word can make all the difference! Beautiful poem!

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/3/2018 9:38:00 AM

So true, Arthur. Thanks for your visit.