Great Heart

It takes a man with fiery guts
To stand the heat of the spiteful lots
Of little greats still untamed
And future stars still unnamed.

The sweat never ceased to fall
And the stress really took a toll
But success came out after all
Making the stress worthy of all.

Though no thanks be said or showed
And no hats be tipped or bowed
Always remember you are beloved
By those hearts you ploughed and sowed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 5:46 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one of PoetrySoup's contest. The best to you in the finals Israel. Love Carol
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 2:19 AM
This is a great poem, my Niger brother. keep the green white green flying high like a balloon. love, lightning ink.
Brown Avatar
January 3, 2011 at 6:04 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Israel. Love, Carol
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September 10, 2010 at 11:33 AM
This poem is dedicated to my sister Uchechi
White Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 9:29 PM
Good use if imagery and a sweet message too- Smiles
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September 4, 2010 at 11:51 PM
I love and enjoyed reading your poem tonight. Love Scarlett
Eziedo Avatar
September 4, 2010 at 6:07 AM
i am most grateful my fellow dear soupers for your concern and appreciation. one love!
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September 4, 2010 at 6:03 AM
well said and written my friend...very enjoyed read....Michael
Kendrick Avatar
September 4, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Interesting thoughts that you have penned in this one..I especially like the second stanza..Sara
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