Armed With Bravery

armed with bravery
the brawny battler excites
my heart beats ever faster 
and my eyes open
wider with expectation 
his sword glistens in the sun
like his bronzed muscles
good shall overcome
in the arena today


By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, May 24, 2012
for Choka for a Chokehold contest (Amy Green)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Amy's contest Rhonda. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Congrats on your win, Rhonda. Your poem very well supported its title.
A   Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 7:05 PM
RHONDA Congratulations with your wonderful win, In AMY GREEN'S contest. take care;-) ~ Always PD
Guzzi Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Congrad's on your big win Light & Love
Susan Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 2:18 PM
i like that - "armed with bravery" great line and title. i always think good will overcome too. good luck in the contest!
Sanderson Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 8:58 PM
" Great Piece, Loved It! Thanks for taking the time to read B-52 Glad you Liked It. Carma"
Kendrick Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Winning material for sure..Enjoyed reading ..I am glad that I chose this one to read this evening...Thanks for stopping by my blog..I am feeling better now..I hope that the bug is gone..Thanks for entering my contest..Sara
Johnson Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 10:59 PM
great poetry here ...vivid scene too... yes storys handed down bout gg Joe
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 4:17 PM
WELL DONE. I sure hope she accepts this form the way I researched it to be: a poem that can go on indefinitely using that repeating syllable count!
Carrillo Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Very we4ll written and I wish you the best of luck. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
Williams Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Rhonda I think you will strike hard with one, good luck..David
Sivey Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 9:19 AM
This is a fantastic and an honorary write! I really enjoyed your lines, "the brawny battler excites, my heart beats ever faster" what a great combination! I love your poem tons Rhonda! Excellent Work!!
Andresen Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Lovely written Rhonda, luck to you in contest. - oxox Anne-Lise
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