Courage

When one stands alone,
While all others cease to rise:
Fearless convictions.

faithsenryu

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Connie Marcum Wong

February 11, 2010 at 12:47 PM

How wonderful that this poem won Raul! Congratulations. The message is awesome! Connie

Abe Lopez

February 6, 2010 at 10:22 PM

congrats on your win in the contest. well deserved for a great write.!

James Fraser

February 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM

Well done Raul for you ist place in Constance's contest, many congratulations >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

January 31, 2010 at 7:16 AM

Congratulations on placing 1st in The Rambling Poet’s Courage Poetry contest with these creative words. Perfection is in your senryu, as usual. Your creativity is outstanding. Smiles, Dane Ann

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

January 30, 2010 at 8:52 PM

Congrats on your first place win in the Courage contest.. great write and well deserved win for a wonderful poet.. Raul ..u R the BEST... luv.. Linda-Marie..

Margaret Foster

January 30, 2010 at 7:27 PM

It is certainly brave to have the courage of ones convictions... congratulations on these fine words...Margaret

Carol Sunshine Brown

January 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM

Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest Raul. You are right on with it. Love, Carol

January 30, 2010 at 9:16 AM

Powerful poem. Congratulations on placing first in the Honor contest. Enjoy this wonderful honor. Keep up the good writing! Karen

Audrey Haick

January 30, 2010 at 9:16 AM

"Fearless convictions". So very few are brave enough to stand alone. We pray for courage to hold on to our beliefs and ideals. Great Senryu, Raul! Peace, Audrey

Carrie Richards

January 30, 2010 at 8:29 AM

Hip hip hooray Raul!! Few words were needed for this outstanding poem!! ~ Congratulations! ~ Love, Carrie

Andrea Dietrich

January 30, 2010 at 8:19 AM

Congratulations, Raul , A well deserved win! andrea

Robert A. Dufresne

January 30, 2010 at 7:36 AM

Man, you nailed this one on the head, Raul. Excellent. Love it . into my favs. Congratulations.-Robert

John Loving Iii

January 30, 2010 at 7:34 AM

congrads on winning first place. john h loving iii

Constance La France

January 29, 2010 at 9:58 PM

Congratulations on a first place win, in my contest Courage, with this beautiful poem.

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

January 29, 2010 at 9:27 PM

Dear "Senryu Sensei" My POETIC Friend RAUL, The Perfect Senryu Describing " Courage " I bow to YOUR Laureatus Poetry Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comments I'm so sorry I have not stayed in touch I am Writing A Transcript of a novel I have a chance to have Published I'll be around for awhile I hope It's OK to Quote YOU YOUR POETIC Liege...HG