Braver Days

I'll see myself as a warrior reborn Bolder than starlight gleaming overhead An enlightened trail when betrayal’s sped By washing away a hurt past once lost Like a birthing of inner courage shown; As shadows of angst turn to grit, atoned Before time's painful wounds are spread. Where belief and esteem together ring Alive with my need for justice, restored To change honor wronged, as love's lies sting And heal nights from deceit... never again! Rebuilding trust by self-care well explored As lessons claim braver days, my reward For a wholeness this spirit finds glowing. Nayda Ivette Negron's Contest Change My Past
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Negron Flores Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 4:07 PM
Congratulations Nette on the placement of the contest.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 10:14 AM
I can see that as well, congratulations sweet warrior.
Nance Avatar
August 14, 2014 at 7:32 PM
Well done! Many grats on your win ;)
A. Sharma Avatar
August 14, 2014 at 5:35 AM
Quite a brilliant take nette! big congrats on win!
Mehta Avatar
August 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Nice spirit displayed in this write. nette, congrats
Jones Avatar
August 8, 2014 at 3:05 PM
Elegantly said my friend....very inspiring....
Manassian Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 1:13 PM
I feel the warrior spirit in you, Nette. Good luck in the contest with this write of rebirth...
Andresen Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 1:10 PM
- Nette, a wise and very well written poem - Good luck in contest dear friend! - To be patient, tactful, modest, respectful, brave, is not to be masculine or feminine, it is to be human. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Casto Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 12:59 PM
I like the idea portrayed here that getting one's power back holds the key to an enlightened life. Your poetry is liberating! Thanks for catching my work, Nette
Datu Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM
At the end of the day courage is being able to look in a mirror and like what you see. Beautiful, empowering poem. Also, am honored to be on your winners' sheet; thank you
Kendrick Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 11:53 AM
Reads like a winner to me..Way to go with this one..I enjoyed reading your contest entry..If only,"as friend's lies stings" this did not happen but it does...Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..Don't we all need a little good news everyday...Sara
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