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Don’t Give Up

Don’t give up a violet voice whispers
As I stare down my cherry challenges 
I silver shake shiver at how easy 
It would to be breezy and float away

I have a golden goal you know
But now I feel I want to cranberry choke
What made me think I could dream
What made me think I could esteem

Don’t give up you cowardice woman
You said you’d do it keep drumming
Find your chocolate courage
Lick it up like decadent desert
If you quit more than ego will hurt

I must find my big girl panties
And put them on to wear
Pull with all my might
No matter who salty states

I can see the emerald green 
In my eyes desiring victory
God send me more courage
For only with you can I achieve

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Miranda Hawley

Date: 7/21/2024 8:02:00 PM

There are times when I too need to find my big girl panties and pull them up keeping on and not giving up. Very relatable write.

Karen Jones
Date: 7/21/2024 8:06:00 PM

Hugs Miranda! Press on. :0)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/21/2024 6:06:00 PM

'Pull up those big girl panties,' Karen! Ahem. Had to laugh at that line. I guess I gotta get into my 'big boy BVD's.' All's well, I hope...

Karen Jones
Date: 7/21/2024 6:11:00 PM

Thanks for the concern. Just frustrated with things but will push through! Hugs

David Smith

Date: 7/21/2024 11:47:00 AM

Love everything about this poem. Particularly the way you have managed to keep your sense of playfulness /cheekiness to deliver just the right balance of hope and smiles for those who need both to shine. regards David in NZ

Karen Jones
Date: 7/21/2024 12:05:00 PM

Thanks David! The poem has a typo which is driving me nuts as the app won’t update my fix!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/21/2024 10:07:00 AM

a poem I can relate to big time in relation to my poetry and time on soup Karen, got my big girl knickers on and I must be strong and stand up to the negativity. love the use of colour and scrummy foods especially chocolate lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 7/21/2024 10:19:00 AM

I read it as stares lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Karen Jones
Date: 7/21/2024 10:17:00 AM

Hugs Jan! I can’t correct a word in the poem also and it’s driving me nuts! State should be salty stares! Uuuuugh