Brenda Chiri Poet Free verse

Become the Warrior

Thoughts shattered are 
memories fading
Nostalgic is the feeling
Yet they hold us back 
There's an emptiness that 
becomes nothingness
silent yet loud it overwhelms

Breathe in then Breathe out
Let the air feed your 
soul and mind
Allow life's breath to 
fill your empty lungs 
once again let a new life 
be resurrected from the old 
with fresh memories 

Do away with those dragons 
that burned you as they flew 
by without a second glance
Let the beasts find another 
soul to rip apart they knew 
the damage they caused

Let a sun rise on a reborn heart
as it's rays warm your being
Let the monsters stay under 
your bed and don't fear what 
goes bump in the night 
the fear only feeds them 

Take back your power 
Become your own knight 
Unsheathe your own sword 
The warrior is within you 
save yourself don't be the 
damsel in distress

Only you can regain what 
was lost to you
Smooth the wrinkles in time
Take back what was
taken from you
You're no longer a victim 
Surviving gave you strength
Become the Warrior

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Robert Kinard December 27, 2019 at 8:21 AM Warrior Poet, you bring out the warrior poet in all of us. As one who had been bullied as a child. I did learn to stand. I had help thank God. Thank you for your very nice piece of poetry. Brenda Chiri December 28, 2019 at 1:53 AM Robert you are too kind thank you!;)

Robert Lindley November 15, 2019 at 10:34 AM You my friend are both a great warrior and a very fine poet as well! This poetry awes me and is a great delight to read! Message is powerful, inspiring and so very dead on the mark! A fav and definitely a true gem.... Brenda Chiri November 15, 2019 at 10:46 AM Ah Robert thank you so much for stopping by and your warm comments!;)

Caren Krutsinger November 6, 2019 at 2:10 AM We have to become a warrior to get the things done that must be done in order to maintain our essence. Well penned my friend! Brenda Chiri November 6, 2019 at 9:42 PM Ah thank you Caren you truly are a gem!;)

Winged Warrior November 4, 2019 at 9:19 PM WoW!!...the Dragon is breathing fire...stand back!...call the Firehouse!... sizzling sissy is hotter than hell...watch out!...bro bro with fire armor on lol... :o) Brenda Chiri November 4, 2019 at 9:33 PM Bro bro ya killing me! Lmao! Too funny! And if ya changed my name what would we call puff puff? See didn't think that far huh!? Haha I may be the crazy one but it has its perks!;) like no jail time but hospital yea! Omg lmao thank you for stopping by and brightening your dragon fire sissy day!;) light and love bro!;) Winged Warrior November 4, 2019 at 9:21 PM I might have to give a new name..."Warrior Woman" :o)

Gershon Wolf November 4, 2019 at 7:24 PM I love the concept... but does this mean I should dress like a warrior too? ~ Feckless about Fashion...………. LOL. As Chicago sports teams need to hear: Stop whining and find your 'Inner Warrior!' Smiles, Gershon Brenda Chiri November 4, 2019 at 8:16 PM Oh wow Getshon what am I gonna do with you? Lmao! You are so silly and got me laughing hard! No don't wear the Warrior outfit ok! Hahaha! Unless you want to then I want a picture! Haha! Thanks my friend!;) how did the wedding go?

Maria Williams November 4, 2019 at 5:35 PM An amazing write from a woman who has become a true warrior. A powerful message here Brenda, and as you say, surviving gave you strength to become the woman you are today. Awesome poetry my dear.....Maria Hugs Brenda Chiri November 4, 2019 at 8:14 PM Thank you so much Maria! I'm glad you stopped by! Congrats again on your potd!;)

Pace Ink-U-Script November 4, 2019 at 10:17 AM How can they get the help that they need to change the negative to positive is what I often question myself? It’s as if they want to stay the victim even after the encouraging advice you place in their hands. Great write! INK Brenda Chiri November 4, 2019 at 10:42 AM a valid question it is within them and they have to look past the hurt, pain, all of it and make peace with what was, wrap it up, store it away (you will open it back up occasionally we all do) and find the strength!Decide which is more worth the fight holding pain or finding a bit of happiness!;) life itself isn't easy see if it's easy it's not worth it and it's easier to hold on to then to let it go! Thanks G you always make me think!;)