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I Am

The loudest, fiercest fighter brave Amidst a sea of coward men I wear my war paint bound to save The underdog that might have been Or sometimes quiet as the night Entangled, buried, rooted deep I wait unyielding for the light Patient poised for peace to reap But never waver, always be Proud warrior, steadfast and true I walk these steps on bended knee This life, on loan, I will not reu

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Joyce Faure

Date: 8/9/2023 4:22:00 PM

Enjoyed very much.Thanks for sharing.

Beata Agustin

Date: 8/7/2023 6:57:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. (Please check the definition, and example of a kyrielle.)