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My Citadel of Courage

I will not run from fear.  Its torment I must shun,
when it threatens with distress and intimidation.
No song of despair will I sing when day is done,
nor will I cower, cringing with grim trepidation.

Though calamity assails me, I will not be alarmed.
Courage and faith will justly serve as my citadel
until the menacing enemies have been disarmed.
Then, in serene existence, once more will I dwell.

I will not burden my heart by anchoring it in grief.
Life should be a celebration, a mirthful affair,
but everything I fear will steal my joy like a thief.
I choose not to squander a minute in dire despair.

Death will not find me trembling on my knees,
for it's the dreaded price I must pay for mortality.
I will not plea with the Reaper, only to appease
him in granting me one more day before finality.

I will tend my garden on these hot Summer days,
and rejoice in knowing Autumn's chill draws near.
I will welcome Winter snows with words of praise,
and await Spring's arrival without anguish or fear.



August 12, 2022
Strong Emotions Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
Emotions highlighted are fear and despair

Copyright © Jenna Logan | Year Posted 2022

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Gary Radice Date: 8/13/2022 10:17:00 AM This is such a wonderful poem Jenna. I think one of your best. I can actually envisage your words being sung as a hymn. I've been reading many poems of late that deserve so many more hits than they have actually received. Uplifting and a pleasure to read. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 8/14/2022 7:26:00 AM I'm delighted by your compliments on my lines, Gary. I really can see them sung as a hymnal song. I shouldn't be concerned about views and comments left by others, as long as I receive a few sincere remarks like yours and the three before you. I appreciate all of you.

L Milton Hankins Date: 8/12/2022 8:42:00 PM Absolutely superb! This should be a P.O.T.D.! Jenna, it seems we have lots of new "poets" on the New Poem List. I hope they will get acquainted with Jenna's poetry, some of the best on the site! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 8/13/2022 3:31:00 AM You are such a fantastic cheer leader, Milt, and I smile at your thoughtful compliments. It's still a week too early for potd, based on what seems to be the monthly cycle for that whim. Thank you... thank you for always being supportive and encouraging.

David Kavanagh Date: 8/12/2022 2:59:00 PM Indeed we have to face whatever life throws at us, for it can all change in an instant, as you say the price of mortality, your poem faces this fact with great stoicism brought on by your own faith, uplifting writing Jenna, hope your keeping well, all the best for contest, cheers David Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 8/12/2022 3:52:00 PM Hi David. Thanks for continuing to read me. I appreciate you for your time and sincere thoughts.

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/12/2022 11:14:00 AM The gentleness of a butterfly with the courage and strength of a lion. Another gem from your gifted pen Jenna. Have a great weekend. Tom Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 8/12/2022 2:34:00 PM Hi Tom. Thank you for always taking time to read my poetry and leave such gracious remarks. Both of which seem to be getting fewer and further between by poets on site.