Justin Bordner Poet Didactic

Ain't No Humble In a Hustlin Heart

Pride is a motivator,  a stimulator of scarlet soul
an accelerator to the next glorious goal
generator of newcoming awakening
cultivator out cunning the unkind
cutting away all the doubts and flouts, leaving the babel and rabble behind, 
a slayer of beasts and witches, 
pulverizer of all that threatens my wishes,

Pride is an educator,  a teacher whom need not flatter
or conspire to push passion higher, 
a preacher promisin that you can be better than you thought you were,
transformer from the mediocre to a raw reformer
makin my heart the perfect love performer
romanticizer of the love battles that my Lady and I thunder
reinforcer of our durable dreams, encourager for our beautiful hunger,

Pride has weather, moving me to smile at the wind and bear the barbs of error,
an innovator of my instincts,  reflector of bleeding color
It compells me to be a competitor,  a finisher, and a star runner,
my blessings won't bow to humble hoaxes
my talent cannot tolerate the tamming of tragedies
my courage will not cower with the false virtue of humble hypnotism
ain't no way a honkeytonk humbler gonna wear away my sway,
my faith will not stumble upon the stones of humble wastelands,
I wasn't born to walk with humble eyes,
I'm alive to thrive with a sacred strive,
in pride I hear the voice of my Creator say, be great or die!

J.A.B.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Ink Empress June 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM A very powerful and resilient poem that depicts your inner strength and so much more dear justin. I love the last line the most and i think now after reading this profound and your well articulated lines, i would define and interpret pride differently and be also seeing things from a different light! A very uplifting and empowering take it is. I always think we must believe in ourselves and stay humble yet never forget what we are capable of. Pleasure reading you. Sending you light always. Justin Bordner October 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM Yes beautiful Poetess, to be humbled is to be inspired...your light tickles...J.A.B.

Charmaine Chircop September 30, 2015 at 3:07 AM To believe in yourself,your goals,your dreams is to succeed. Pride is a virtue as long as its not arrogant..yes indeed Im with you and understand your encouraging words here..Humbleness canbe a virtue too,but if its false pretence it leads only to fsilure.I love your wisdom hereJustin..I do believe you are humble enough to appreciate the other,and proud enough to succeed.Lovely : ) Justin Bordner September 30, 2015 at 7:36 PM To have a successful heart is all that matters, we achieve this through faith and love...your view on this subject is well tempered and beautifully balanced my Lady Hawk...J.A.B.

Vicki Acquah September 25, 2015 at 3:02 AM be great or die! Justin Bordner September 25, 2015 at 1:12 PM I don't plan on dying for a very long time Vicki. Gotta keep believin, being the best that I can be, bringin out the best in others as well, makin the world a better place one day at a time...keepin my heart creative, young in love, fightin just for fun...thats what the Almighty desires. Your avatar is spectacular Vicki...J.A.B. Vicki Acquah September 25, 2015 at 3:05 AM there is so much packed in / all the diff punches /Pride has weather, moving me to smile at the wind and bear the barbs of error, an innovator of my instincts, reflector of bleeding color It compells me to be a competitor, a finisher, and a star runner, my blessings won't bow to humble hoaxes my talent cannot tolerate the taming of tragedies / there are 3 poems in these few lines. You really give it up my friend- awesome still

Warren Dickman September 24, 2015 at 12:10 PM Wow! Love it, Justin. This is really sump'n. When I saw your title I figured there's got to be a country song in there someplace. You didn't let me down. Now if I had the intelligence to figure out what-all it's saying I could get out my guitar and try singing it. Heavy, Man! Justin Bordner September 24, 2015 at 1:27 PM I felt country cool while composin this rugged poem Warren. My soul just had to say somethin in defense of healthy pride. I would love to hear Johnny Cash and June Carter, those two jumpin love birds sing this poem of mine somewhere where love and boldness meet in Heaven, may they play in peace. Thanks for the awesome encouragement Warren. J.A.B.

Skat A September 22, 2015 at 7:30 PM Hi Justin, pride is a monster when abused and trampled on. I enjoy the way you hold every line with confidence. You end the poem with a powerful meaning. To see, to feel, the creator and the world we breathe. I truly compliment you on every line. The perfect love performer ---- beautiful hunger, WOW, you gave me a picture, that hustled my heart to do. I like pride and peace. All things need pride. I'm a prideful poet, selling words as often. Forever **SKAT** Justin Bordner September 22, 2015 at 8:42 PM In so many ways the virtue of Pride is about recognizing love, bringing it's fire into the world, defending and nurturing it within us Skat. A picture in the heart fades not Poetess. Your beautiful, durable soul deserves to be prideful, and has my admiration and love. Thank you for understanding me...J.A.B.

Alexis Y. September 21, 2015 at 1:40 AM I'm so glad I got the chance to read this oustanding piece tonight:-)Alexis 7 Justin Bordner September 21, 2015 at 2:28 AM Thank you so much Alexis...J.A.B.

Alexis Y. September 21, 2015 at 1:38 AM Justine, this piece is so deep and well written. After reading your work the first thing I say is WOW. Your pen is so amazing.When the reader comes in contact with your work they have made contact with POETRY! There are so many deep lines in this write but the last stanza just leaped off the page "I wasn't born to walk with humble eyes,I'm alive to thrive with a sacred strive,in pride I hear the voice of my Creator say, be great or die!" Justin Bordner September 21, 2015 at 2:26 AM We are all living poems, to be great in love is the best poetry of all, and your comment makes my soul flutter with joy. You are a beautifully sensitive Poetess Alexis. Your poem "I'm A Lucky Girl" shows how love triumphs over sadness...J.A.B.

Laura Breidenthal September 19, 2015 at 2:48 PM Yes, the humility you speak of, masked in virtue, can be hypnotic, sickening, often showered with hidden motives. Sincere meekness may gain you some respect from others, may silence the haughty soul. This humility challenges you, but your pride and self-worth abolishes it. On the other hand, hard work resulting in Pride opens up the gates of opportunity, self-discovery/recovery, success beyond our wildest dreams and expectations. The best result, perhaps, is great joy. This victorious poem with the voice of the Eternal makes me smile. Keep hustlin' brilliance! Always, Laura Justin Bordner September 19, 2015 at 9:03 PM Pride prompts the brave and industrious to eschew ulterior motives, to breath in the open star light of life's lessons and opportunities. There is a value to be learned from humbleness, humility, even meekness in our developmental years, which may stretch well into adulthood, enventually, we must decide to find pride in our growth, and to exert our talents of the heart Laura...J.A.B.

Laura Breidenthal September 19, 2015 at 2:48 PM A stimulating style of great power this poem stirs in my heart, Justin."Pride has weather, moving me to smile at the wind and bear the barbs of error" I adore that metaphorical line-it swells in resilience and perception. Pride doesn't destroy- it motivates one to reach their full potential. "my faith will not stumble upon the stones of humble wastelands…" I love that you tie faith into your work alongside the pride that allows greatness and love performance to thrive. Justin Bordner September 19, 2015 at 9:14 PM I was so eager for your undaunted heart to reveal it's feelings and wisdom on this poem Laura, and you have pulsed righteously into my bloodstream tonight! You are the ultimate Poetess! Great love lives in the faith of our hearts, and in the results of our passion sweet Laura...J.A.B.

Emile Pinet September 19, 2015 at 10:11 AM We are all slaves to our emotions and when we allow our feelings free reign we open ourselves to a world of possibilities. This poem goes deep within the human psyche and brings the essence of pride to the front of our perceptions. Emile. Justin Bordner September 19, 2015 at 12:24 PM Emotions are an enormous force to be reckoned with my friend, and the harmony between them and logic, along with love and intellect is an ongoing artwork of poetic living. I do not trust stoic individuals though, passion is what sustains the heart. I respect your philosophic mind Emile, and the quality thought you invest into comments on poets' works...J.A.B.

Kelly Deschler September 18, 2015 at 9:43 PM Pride is a strange thing. It can lead us to our downfall or help us to achieve and be where we want to be in life... We need to walk with our pride like on a tightrope. Kept in balance and trying not to fall... Your words are inspirational in many ways, Justin. Another brilliant piece of writing and passionate expression, as only you can do! Justin Bordner September 19, 2015 at 12:14 PM That Pride is a virtue, and strength is an absolute truth, however, through indiscipline it may very well mutate into the awful vice of arrogance Kelly. It is vital that we recognize these fundamental distinctions. There is no downfall for a mature soul. Your wisdom is well received, and your encouragement be invaluable Kelly...J.A.B.

Afolabi Muideen September 17, 2015 at 7:14 PM I'm in awe of your write Justin, you're such a genius poet. You are one of my favourite poet....love always......A.M. Justin Bordner September 18, 2015 at 12:57 AM You know how I feel about your cutting edge work Afolabi, there is something very unique and strong in your style, keep working hard, revering the spirit of the language and of the omnipresent inspiration that surrounds you. Your comments make me so proud, grateful, and motivated. Your love is strength to me...J.A.B.

Afolabi Muideen September 17, 2015 at 7:11 PM Your eloquent write seduce me Justin. This is indeed a well and beautiful descriptive, I always though about pride in a Negative way, but I was proved wrong by your write. How you wave those metaphors from A-Z was extreme brilliant" transformer from the mediocre to a raw reformer makin my heart the perfect love performer" reflector of bleeding color It compells me to be a competitor," oh my! Am intrigue by your write. Excellence.......A.M. Justin Bordner September 18, 2015 at 12:51 AM What you feel is the seduction of your own soul, slowly heating to know it's awesome ability Afolabi. Sometimes the world waits not to knock 3 times on the door of our hearts to see if we have the gumption to achieve, and even exceed the goals of our passions...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian September 17, 2015 at 1:58 PM Simply...amazing, Justin. Much to ponder here...as always. I've never thought of pride in the positive sense....I sense of self worth is a good thing. Low self-esteem can only tear away at one's sanity. You write with Pride branded in fire.... Justin Bordner September 17, 2015 at 6:48 PM You are so lovely Eileen, I admire the positive passion of your pride, it is attractive and intelligent, and has motivated you to become one of the greatest writers of all time. Without self respect, and prideful passion we become vulnerable targets for the wicked, and we risk failing our hearts along with the blessings of Providence...J.A.B.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 16, 2015 at 8:38 AM Justin, if pride is being use not to harm or demean anyone, it is all humility... I like the last three lines, powerful!! And it's true among all creations we are created above all... Pride like freedom comes with responsibility and wisdom... Pride is not being boastful when you share the blessings you attained and dedicate it to God who is the source of everything.. Pride to attain progress also in times when we are challenged by situations.. Justin Bordner September 16, 2015 at 1:14 PM The title does possess wonderful attitude and spirit, so happy it tickles you:) I use the word Hustlin in regards to workin hard. Indeed, SKAT and Linda are extraordinary women and Poetesses, as you are too Olive...J.A.B. Justin Bordner September 16, 2015 at 1:08 PM Yes Olive, progress is the purpose of well established pride. It was essential that I acknowlege the divine inspiration of the Grand Creator in my philosophy of Pride's inherent virtue, as the closing line articulates, I agree with you that our perseverance, ability, and achievements emanate from Providence...J.A.B. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 16, 2015 at 8:44 AM lastly, like the title creative.. :D! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 16, 2015 at 8:43 AM Another passionate write Justin but vocally and lyrically conjuring!!! Stay blessed and I am with how you describe pride here!! All the glory to God!~Olive Eloisa,,=`) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 16, 2015 at 8:42 AM I like how you presented the positive as well as the negative side of pride in which it all depends- individually. Poetically, I like always the way you cut your lines, makes me want to read more.. carrying intrigue and intensity but etched in between the lines is a message.. your metaphors are really great.. alliterations... You, Skat and Lollie Linda is my faves when using alliteration

Ettie Christian-Bowling September 15, 2015 at 9:32 PM "Pride is an educator,A teacher whom need not flatter" Wow I could not agree with you more....Amazing Poem Justin Really enjoyed it Rated it a 7-Love Ettie Justin Bordner September 15, 2015 at 10:32 PM Pride is about truth, self respect, and diligence in our work, our lives. It instills a deep sense of admiration for others as well, those who inspire with their determination and with the wild beauty of their minds. Pride elevates us to achieve through the grace of Providence. I find great comfort in your appreciation of this wisdom, and in your loving support Ettie...J.A.B.