Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Courageous

I had to be courageous as a lion
when I felt like a small kitty inside.

I had to fly really high in the sky
when I was afraid of heights.

I had to jump in the big ocean
when I couldn't even swim.

I had to open my heart to love
when I needed a heart transplant.


*Photo 3

Inspired the " Free Verse or Rhyme" contest
Sponsor: Eve Roper

5-1-19

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Caren Krutsinger May 9, 2019 at 12:56 AM I think this poem is going to do well in every contest she decides to enter.

Gershon Wolf May 6, 2019 at 2:36 PM Yup. That's what growing up and maturity is all about. Nicely framed! :) gw

Ralph Sergi May 5, 2019 at 9:05 PM Hi Alexis: Very inspired and funny as well. I wish you well in the contest!

Eve Roper May 5, 2019 at 11:30 AM Beautiful well written inspiring poem, Alexis. So many times even at my age like Fri.. I have to remind myself , " I am a big girl, I can do this." Now alone and my husband always had done everything I find myself in a new world of having to grow up and do it myself. Hugs Eve Alexis Y. May 5, 2019 at 11:46 AM Hi Eve, Thanks for inspiring to write such as this. Losing a loved one can be extremely hard when they meant so much to us. They would want us to stay " strong". I am sorry for your loss my friend- Alexis

Robert Lindley May 5, 2019 at 8:28 AM Beautiful poetry expressing the truth and power in life when faced with courage my friend! A fav, and a creative gem..

Nette Onclaud May 3, 2019 at 3:14 PM a fearless write which uplifts, alexis... i like this one!...huggs

Mystic Rose Rose May 3, 2019 at 6:25 AM Ah, these lines say so much about the struggle that we often feel inside. I hope your win dear lady, Love and hugs. xo

Jennifer Proxenos May 2, 2019 at 12:41 PM Although afraid of heights and not able to swim, and needing a heart transplant, your poem faces everything head on as courageous as a lion! Awesome write! Blessings Alexis. Jennifer

Connie Marcum Wong May 2, 2019 at 10:34 AM A beautiful moving poem Alexis. : ) xxoo

Richard Lamoureux May 2, 2019 at 10:33 AM We are all exercises in contradiction. Well expressed.

Winged Warrior May 2, 2019 at 9:33 AM A courageous feline...lovely said Alexis...how are you, my friend?...happy kitty endings...^WW^...{*J*}

Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 8:58 AM Sometimes we have to push ourselves to achieve goals that often seem out of reach. Good luck. Tom

Vijay Pandit May 1, 2019 at 8:41 AM So well written, Alexis..best for a win.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 1, 2019 at 7:56 AM Very cool! Befitting the regal pose in the photo, I can see him thinking this. Good luck in the contest! Hugs xomo