Courageous In the Night

My tears of gratitude incessantly have flowed at these, your tenderly written intrepid words Lifted my wilted feathers to fly with noble birds For, ever with illness thrust upon my life was sowed I’ve stood my ground and could not then be mowed In childhood words were tossed; barbs were thrown could weakness of body be my spirits only path? Shoulders broad to shield my pain and wrath I ran for shame to hide my broken plaintive moan To relive those days in secret when I’m grown Through cancers grasp I reaped the winning fight Release my sigh on lifted wings sewn tenacious strong You thought me weak, now see how you were wrong My faith has led me through my challenged night With torch in hand I reach to touch the dancing light 9-4-2020 Courage Contest- Chantelle Anne Cooke