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

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/9/2019 12:56:00 AM

I think this poem is going to do well in every contest she decides to enter.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/6/2019 2:36:00 PM

Yup. That's what growing up and maturity is all about. Nicely framed! :) gw

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/5/2019 9:05:00 PM

Hi Alexis: Very inspired and funny as well. I wish you well in the contest!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/5/2019 11:30:00 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.
Date: 5/5/2019 11:46:00 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

Date: 5/5/2019 8:28:00 AM

Beautiful poetry expressing the truth and power in life when faced with courage my friend! A fav, and a creative gem..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/3/2019 3:14:00 PM

a fearless write which uplifts, alexis... i like this one!...huggs

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/3/2019 6:25:00 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

Date: 5/2/2019 12:41:00 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