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For contest sponsored by Robert James Liguori

Courage

Courage as a Lion with no teeth
In a jaded jungle of onyx streets
Walking a road with no feet
As brave as a babe in chemotherapy 
Enraged yet saved by God’s grace, peace
Learning to embrace the purple powers that be
Finding fuchsia faith despite dilemmas destiny
Tapping in to green grin inspiring salty sea
As a runaway slave of yesterday courageous free
Despite dictator only the Savior my soul needs
For one is only as free as He designs one to be
Together in humanity yet alone in your individuality
Brave as an astronaut walking into history
As a featherless chick falling from nested tree
If I was this lost baby bird courage would rescue me
Look inside find your strength courageously
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Liguori Avatar
November 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Great poem on courage with a monorhyme (not an easy form). Congrats on placing.
Jones Avatar
November 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thank you for a fun challenging contest and for my placement Robert!
Delegans Avatar
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Love monorhymes. You penned this so well. My fav part is: Together in humanity yet alone in your individuality Brave as an astronaut walking into history As always, enjoyed reading your poem, Karen.
Jones Avatar
October 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
So happy you enjoyed Christopher’
Andresen Avatar
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
- Enjoyed reading your encouraging poem today, Karen :) - hugs
Jones Avatar
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The fact that you read my poem makes me smile! So glad you enjoyed it Anne-Lise!
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