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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

Date: 12/27/2019 8:21:00 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
Date: 12/28/2019 1:53:00 AM

Robert you are too kind thank you!;)

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/15/2019 10:34:00 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
Date: 11/15/2019 10:46:00 AM

Ah Robert thank you so much for stopping by and your warm comments!;)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/6/2019 2:10:00 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
Date: 11/6/2019 9:42:00 PM

Ah thank you Caren you truly are a gem!;)

Winged Warrior

Date: 11/4/2019 9:19:00 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
Date: 11/4/2019 9:33:00 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
Date: 11/4/2019 9:21:00 PM

I might have to give a new name..."Warrior Woman" :o)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/4/2019 7:24:00 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
Date: 11/4/2019 8:16:00 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

Date: 11/4/2019 5:35:00 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
Date: 11/4/2019 8:14:00 PM

Thank you so much Maria! I'm glad you stopped by! Congrats again on your potd!;)

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 11/4/2019 10:17:00 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
Date: 11/4/2019 10:42:00 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!;)