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Defeating Our Goliaths

There are soft whispers only I can hear
coming from shivers deep within my soul,
"Save me from that which I most fear.
Hostility around us that we can't control."

My heart beat more rapidly in its confusion.
Though sheltered, I couldn't decrease its pace.
The world continues to proliferate delusion ~
cause for the woeful state of the human race.

Brutish rulers sit on pedestals as their throne
while innocents must claw in the dirt to survive.
Where is another David who will hurl the stone,
to free my heart and soul and keep hope alive?

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2024

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Karen Jones Date: 2/3/2024 11:13:00 PM Belated congratulations on a fantastic winning poem! I think I missed this due to covid Login to Reply

David Drowley Date: 1/25/2024 10:50:00 AM Congratulations on your first-place win! Perhaps a poet will hear your clear call. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/25/2024 12:16:00 PM Thank you sincerely for your thoughts, David.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/17/2024 8:22:00 AM Congratulations on your top placement. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/18/2024 5:42:00 AM Thank you very much, Rich.

Sam Scott Date: 1/17/2024 7:25:00 AM Congratulations on your win, Lin. I always love a David vs. Goliath story it kind of fits with the whole gospel narrative of 'in your weakness is my strength' such an encouraging spotlight this poem. Well done :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/17/2024 7:49:00 AM Thanks a bunch Sam... glad you found it spiritually strong.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 1/17/2024 3:44:00 AM This is quite brilliant. I love it. Congratulations on the top win. Love to you and blessings too, Gina Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/17/2024 5:50:00 AM You've honored my poem with your placement, Gina. Thank you ever so much for finding value in my lines. Hugs!

Jay Narain Date: 1/16/2024 10:07:00 AM A poem to wake up in present day world turmoil. Well penned. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/17/2024 5:49:00 AM It should, but too many prefer to be greedy and power hungry. Thank you, Jay.

Nancy Kaufman Date: 1/16/2024 7:39:00 AM Congratulations on this poignant poem Lin. It does feel some times like an up hill battle slaying our Goliath's in this world. I'm not familiar with all of these categories here on Poetry Soup but this is a very well penned piece and I am happy that it was well recognized. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/16/2024 7:54:00 AM Thank you so very much for your kind thoughts and congratulations, Nancy. I joined Soup over 8 years ago and I still don't know all the poetry forms. We learn as we grow.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/16/2024 6:19:00 AM Powerful, meaningful and so relevant. We live in deeply troubled, traumatic times. God hears your cry. Let us hold steady, it is always darkest before dawn. Warmest congratulations on your trophy win. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/16/2024 6:22:00 AM Thanks so much for your insightful remarks, Seeker and the congratulations you've offered.

David Kavanagh Date: 1/11/2024 6:27:00 AM Sorry Lin it won’t be this David, but I do try take aim and hurl some stones at the BS propagators engulfing the world, an admirable well meaning poem from you nonetheless, cheers David! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/11/2024 7:34:00 AM In this time of tragic events, it'll take more than one person to right the wrongs, unless that One has had enough of the need for greed some have. Hurl all the stones you want at those who say they seek peace, but worm their way into fooling those who believe that BS. Thanks, David.

John Lawless Date: 1/11/2024 4:26:00 AM so it is that the metaphoric "giant" imprisons us all lest we hurl the stones of truth into an endless vacuum Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/11/2024 7:31:00 AM As if there are bars on our windows and tape across our mouths. We can hurl stone after stone, but they get sucked up and thrown back at us. Thanks for your thoughts, John.

Mike Gentile Date: 1/11/2024 4:00:00 AM Such an urgent yearning Lin! You have so crafted a poetic plea that is to beautiful to read despite the pathos of its subject matter. So well done!! Happy Thursday xxoo Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/11/2024 7:29:00 AM Heard by many but ignored. Thank you very much for your kind words, Mike. It's shaping up to be a fantastic Thursday and weekend. Hoping the same for you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 1/10/2024 4:16:00 PM Lin, your poem echoes the silent cries of a troubled soul amidst a tumultuous world. The vivid portrayal of fear, confusion, and the harsh realities faced by innocents creates a poignant narrative. The plea for another David to rise and bring hope resonates powerfully. Your words serve as a call for change and resilience against the overwhelming odds. A compelling piece! - Blessings, Daniel Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/10/2024 4:50:00 PM Thank you so very much for your insight, Daniel. So many things that have always been right with the world are being overshadowed by greed and power. I'm delighted that you also see it as a compelling call for action.