Ambassador of Goodwill

Ambassador of goodwill
A smile is all you wield
A warrior without a sword
Who will protect you
From bullies of sorts and sizes
You pretend to wear an armor
And carry an invisible shield
But sometimes
The hurt is too much to hide
As arrows graze your heart

While vultures see vulnerability
Simple minded naiveté
Many commend you in silence
For you would do anything
To elicit a smile
To bring warmth to a heart
Still a smile is all you wield
Radiant from beauty within



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Horsman Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 10:37 AM
powerful poetry, Line. love this.
Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 1:09 PM
Thank you so much, Harry. Very appreciated.
Gentile Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 8:34 AM
Such a beautiful tribute, Line! I hope that in some small way, I can aspire to be an ambassador. Bringing a smile to someone just feels so good. Good Luck, this is a winner!!
Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 1:10 PM
Thank you so much, Mike. With your poetry, you are such an ambassador. Very appreciated.
Teagan Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 9:16 PM
"But sometimes The hurt is too much to hide As arrows graze your heart" This is such a sweet line. Very nice.
Gauthier Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 9:28 PM
Thanks, Becca. Much appreciate your visit.
Salehi Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 1:38 PM
Nicely done.... good luck.
Gauthier Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 3:54 PM
Thank you, Pashang. Very appreciated.
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