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Courage is understanding and confronting reality... Cowardliness wounds us with its lies, courage binds us in its Grace... The moral courage to share love is in and of itself our most vigorous defense of fear... Self-respect can be lost in the cowardice of silence... Bravery bears no chain of betrayal... The pain of failure is the most useful tool of courage... God did not endow us with the will to die but with the courage we bring to living... Fear could be an extraordinary opportunity that may never be presented to us again, seize it... The purest form of bravery lives in an artist's heart... 12/13/2016

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/28/2017 3:43:00 AM

Wow! Very moving w/such poignancy this poem is, Charlie. It touched me deeply. Your offering of such meaningful truths is such a gracious deed on your part. Ty for sharing this powerful message w/us Soupers. A 7 and a fave. You get the double combo for this special treat. Great write. Love and peace to you always.

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/28/2017 7:32:00 AM

Your kindness is a blessing to treasure, thank you Freddie...

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 1/22/2017 8:20:00 AM

Well said... in the last line and this is what artists have been showing in daring to bring the change. Courage is what most of us have to build up again! :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/22/2017 8:23:00 AM

Thank you Sunita...

Arlene Smith

Date: 1/17/2017 2:48:00 PM

Amen and Amen, my brave poetic friend!..

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/17/2017 8:57:00 PM

Thank you Arlene...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/15/2017 11:01:00 AM

Amen to that!

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/15/2017 3:13:00 PM

Thanks Richard...

Peter Dome

Date: 1/8/2017 7:38:00 AM

You are so wise and an inspiration to us all. God made us to love each other and te gift of life. Thank you for sharing. Very well said. moig.

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/8/2017 7:58:00 AM

You are very kind Peter, thank you...

Augustus Black

Date: 1/2/2017 9:56:00 AM

I believe this is a very interesting write. I like the way you have explained the characteristics of courage and cowardliness. This poem will really fill many vacant heart with great spirit of courage. We all need to face the problems with our own courage only as we all know we live a black world. Last two lines is just magnificent. 7..... keep on going.

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/2/2017 10:23:00 AM

I shall try, thank you Augustus...

Jannie Breedt

Date: 12/29/2016 2:17:00 AM

Hi Charlie again, thank you for so graciously replying on my inbox. Interesting that your poem caused quite a fearsome debate among some friends last night. We watched a movie called " Joy" relating to courage. I encourage you to watch it.

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/1/2017 7:26:00 PM

I didn't know I was that capable of ensighting a fearsome debate. Thanks, I'll try catch Joy...

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/27/2016 9:26:00 AM

You my friend write with such depth and clarity upon important subjects. Courage is something that in America has been under attack by our own government. Discouraged in places of higher learning. Tremendous free verse! A FAV....

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/28/2016 9:27:00 AM

Thank you Robert...

Jannie Breedt

Date: 12/22/2016 12:51:00 AM

Hi Charlie. This is really welll written and so deep and apt but alas I must confess ,the last two lines goes right past me. It begs for an explanation Why an artist? Its because it is so well written that I have to ask

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/28/2016 10:16:00 AM

Thank you Jannie, sent an answer in Soup Mail...

Janis Thompson

Date: 12/20/2016 10:03:00 PM

I am very glad this was on the winner's list. Congratulations.

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/21/2016 12:39:00 AM

I'm so glad your glad, Janis...

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/20/2016 8:28:00 PM

Such exquisite words of wisdom beautifully imaged in your poem, Charlie. Congratulations on your well-deserved podium win! Sandra

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/20/2016 8:50:00 PM

You are so kind Sandra, thank you...

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/20/2016 4:01:00 PM

Wow Charlie! I did not see this earlier and it is going into my favorites. SO well said!! I love it. Congratulations on your well deserved win for this one :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/20/2016 8:56:00 PM

Thank you Heidi, I hope you enjoyed my humble efforts...

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/20/2016 3:45:00 PM

Hi Charlie, It's so good to see you on the winning list. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/20/2016 8:54:00 PM

Thank you Alexis, I appreciate your encouragement...

Mark Martin

Date: 12/20/2016 3:22:00 PM

Great poem! Congrats on your win Charlie! :-)

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/20/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thank you Mark...

Eve Roper

Date: 12/20/2016 3:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Charlie. Hugs Eve

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/20/2016 7:16:00 PM

Thank you Eve...

John Hamilton

Date: 12/20/2016 2:34:00 PM

Wonderful write Charlie, thanks for your excellent poem, very true and just what I was looking for.A7 Congrats on a fine win!

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/20/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thank you for hosting and your consideration John...

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/20/2016 1:42:00 AM

Wisely said, Charlie, love the last two lines:)

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/20/2016 6:43:00 AM

Thank you Jo,,,

Janis Thompson

Date: 12/18/2016 10:45:00 PM

I love your words of wisdom. Great picture of a courageous person, too. Good luck in the contest.

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/19/2016 11:18:00 AM

Thank you Janis...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2016 9:33:00 PM

'very wise words, Charlie!!

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/19/2016 11:18:00 AM

Thank you Andrea...

Afzal Nusker

Date: 12/16/2016 6:04:00 AM

I love the 2nd part, especially the ending. Wonderful write, Charlie.

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/16/2016 12:05:00 PM

Thanks again Afzal...

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 12/14/2016 2:41:00 PM

A great poem Charlie xx

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/14/2016 3:31:00 PM

Thank you Wendy...

Talin Kalishian

Date: 12/14/2016 2:28:00 AM

very well presented charlie .. thank you for sharing ,, courage is hard to get sometimes yet with this poem i found that love is not enough to let go away fear but wisdom as well thank you

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/14/2016 6:14:00 AM

The fact of sharing our thoughts here with the world demonstrates a degree of great courage, I thank you for revealing yours Dear Talin...

Jan Allison

Date: 12/13/2016 4:08:00 PM

You are a wise man indeed Charlie - very powerful poem good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/14/2016 6:01:00 AM

That case might be argued by some Jan but I humbly embrace your note. Thank you....

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/13/2016 4:04:00 PM

Very well done Charlie! :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/14/2016 5:57:00 AM

Thank you Heidi...

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/13/2016 3:58:00 PM

Hi Charlie, This is an excellent write. It is filled with wisdom as well. It reads like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven: -) Alexis

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/14/2016 5:56:00 AM

You are too kind Alexis, thank you....