Courage

What does courage mean to me?
Well it isn't being fear free.
It's being brave and staying strong,
Facing all my problems, head on.
It's conquering hardships, being bold,
Reducing worries out of my control.

When I have to make a choice,
I listen to my inner voice.
I'll never lose my moral sight,
Courage will always choose what's right.

I give my opinion, speak my mind,
Try hard not to be unkind.
Apologise for a misdeed.
Courage will help me to succeed.

I don't have to follow the crowd,
Courage helps me to feel proud.
Negative thoughts I can ignore,
I take my emotions from my core.

Courage provides faith in my life,
It guides me through the storms and strife.
With courage, I face the unknown,
With God I'll never walk alone.
So be courageous in your skin,
Find your strength from deep within.
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Date: 10/11/2020 3:49:00 PM
Elizabeth, what a nice expression of a smart, brave, honest soul! I really appreciate your view of life.
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Date: 7/3/2017 9:02:00 AM
Elizabeth, I think to be courageous is to stand out from the crowd! And you do! Blessings!
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 7/3/2017 12:15:00 PM
Thank you Kim
Date: 6/19/2017 8:11:00 PM
Lovely poem. When fear knocks at the door, send faith to answer it and it will flee. 2nd Timothy 1:7 Blessings, Vivien
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 6/20/2017 12:05:00 AM
Faith is definitely winning now Vivien. So happy I now know our Lord.
Date: 5/7/2017 9:41:00 AM
Very wise first offering to the soup!
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Date: 4/19/2017 2:41:00 AM
A great first entry piece here, Elizabeth! Well done entirely!
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 4/19/2017 3:49:00 AM
Thank you.
Date: 4/2/2017 11:04:00 AM
It takes more courage for some than others; for some it just comes naturally. I like the line, "With God I'll never walk alone."
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 4/2/2017 1:17:00 PM
I'm never alone, God is always with me. Thank you David.
Date: 3/8/2017 1:25:00 AM
"it isn't being fear free." It is a encouraging poem! I am not originaly couragious person, maybe I am too sensitive. "With God I'll never walk alone. So be courageous in your skin, Find your strength from deep within." I believe that we can ask God for courage. Thank you.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 3/8/2017 2:52:00 AM
I have found my courage. Thank you for commenting
Date: 2/23/2017 2:26:00 AM
I decided to read your first poem on Soup... It's a wonderful one, and one I can relate to. Courage is indeed not to be free of fear. It is more the courage to face each new day and find strength to conquer what it brings.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 2/23/2017 11:04:00 AM
Thank you so much for visiting my poems and commenting. So great to get feedback.
Date: 2/4/2017 1:49:00 PM
Well Penned, Elizabeth. An easy seven for me.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 2/4/2017 2:18:00 PM
Thank you for your comment. Have just been reading some of your brilliant poetry.
Date: 1/27/2017 12:18:00 AM
Love the rhythm Elizabeth. Look forward to reading more.....Sassy
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Date: 1/21/2017 4:25:00 PM
COOL. Nicely written.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 1/22/2017 12:43:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 12/17/2016 3:38:00 AM
I really like the positive notes within this poem Elizabeth.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 12/17/2016 7:13:00 AM
Thank you very much.
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