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Courage of the Heart

   How does a Wallenda fly on a trapeze
     How does ‘Houdini’ escape with such ease   

   How does a warrior rise from his sickbed
     Is it courage of the heart or that of the head

   How does a marathon runner persist
     in howling pain from a severe ankle twist

   How does a fireman jump from six stories high
     brush off debris and say, ‘Nothing’s awry’

   Is it courage of the heart or that of the head ~
     or perhaps heaven's hand overspread

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2024

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Jerry Brotherton Date: 5/7/2024 5:25:00 PM Magnificent poem my friend. I love your closing line, Gershon. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 5/7/2024 5:50:00 PM Appreciate your kind words, Jerry. Facing Heaven, gw

Sotto Poet Date: 5/7/2024 3:45:00 PM Excellent poetry on perseverance and bravery in the face of hardship. It explores the numerous ways in which people show bravery when faced with difficult circumstances. Your comment on my page is much appreciated. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/7/2024 3:02:00 PM The Wallenda’s would walk a tightrope close to the ground when they were children. Their feet would bet used to the feel and the balance. I’d say some thing are learned and practiced, others have been given a gift, and God makes such men and women. Very good and enjoyable couplets? Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/7/2024 9:55:00 AM Perhaps the coming together of the three . A thoughtful piece my friend. Login to Reply

Mike Bayles Date: 5/7/2024 8:58:00 AM Very nice rhyme. It is amazing the amount of pain a runner can endure. Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/6/2024 9:55:00 PM Heaven's hand for sure. love it. God bless you. love, Gina Login to Reply