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Courage

courage is the ability to live while others die the way to stand while others stand by the way to speek and not be denighed to work at something worthy while others cry to speek in a tone that must be heard to stand ready and alone while others go home to trust in God when there is no one else to keep on fighting when there is no one but self courage is the possibility to live

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Date: 2/11/2010 11:33:00 AM
this is a great poem the last line is priceless, if you were the pres. ppl would be saying that for years to come. it reminds me of a tool songthat goes he had lot to say standing above the crowd he had a vioce that was strong and proud. good write. =) jo
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Date: 2/4/2010 7:02:00 PM
Wow, I like this one the best out of what I've read of your work so far! Keep it up! I'm making you one of my favorite poets and this one of my favorite poems!
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Date: 1/31/2010 7:34:00 AM
Congratulations John iii, on your Honorable Mention in The Rambling Poet’s mini-contest, Courage, with these living word of courage. Your creativity is outstanding. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 1/30/2010 2:59:00 PM
Congratulations John on your win in Constance's contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/30/2010 7:53:00 AM
Well said John! congratulations on your win.-Robert
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Date: 1/30/2010 12:50:00 AM
John, this is so true. Well done and Congratulations on being mentioned in the contest.
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Date: 1/29/2010 8:10:00 PM
"Possibility" of the choice. This is such a nice and inspiring write and I agree with your outlook. Good luck on the contest. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.
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Date: 1/29/2010 4:58:00 PM
"The way to stand while others stand by" says volumes, John. Indeed, this is courage, the willingness to take a stand for your beliefs. I admire those who are able to do this. Your writing just grows and grows in both skill and message, my friend. EXCELLENT work! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/29/2010 3:30:00 PM
Yes courage is all We need to fade away Our fears..,Yes courage is all we need to live in a cage of lions and live..good one John..Charma
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