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I BREATHE VICTORY

Rejoicing to vanquish attacking woe My heart now radiates with hopeful glow Ready to face challenging day midst grace Trusting the Lord Who holds each tomorrow. Stepping gladly along triumphant pace I breathe victory in running life’s race Surmounting downfalls with prayerful plight Bouncing upon optimism’s strong brace. Jubilant toward blest reaching-out flight Though struggling with angst of selfishness-blight My faith claims trophy in championship bout Conquering arrogance with truth’s delight. Directed toward caring kindness-route Winning against skepticism and doubt I strive to ascend, breathing victor’s zest Joyously grateful against losses’ pout Cheered to keep on going, doing the best Never wallowing in frustration’s pest My spirit breathes victory* of love-flow Such I share with the rest to the fullest.
*1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. November 19, 2024 4th place, "I breathe" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Ink Empress; judged on 11/29/2024

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Date: 11/29/2024 12:59:00 PM
Wonderful testimony from your pen, Beata. Love the rubaiyat form and you have mastered it with its uneven chain rhyme. May I wish you a late Thanks- filled rest of this special weekend before we light into the joys of Christmas. My favorite stanza, your second - I can clearly envision you bouncing off on victory's pogo stick.
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Date: 11/29/2024 4:04:00 AM
Dear beata, this is as always a very soulfully moving take on the prompt and your words flow just seamlessly! Love the way youv especially written “ I strive to ascend, breathing victor’s zest Joyously grateful against losses’ pout” such strength so well expressed: thank you for sharing: congratulations on your placement in the contest. Sending you light always
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