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My Spirit Is a Fighter - M

My spirit is a fighter determined, never-say-die The devil tries to deter me scoffs: Why even bother to try? I see a mountain above me towering over the clouds A wee voice anxiously warns me Only way to return -- in a shroud But my spirit is a born climber nothing if not courageous Daring danger to defeat him he maps out a climb for the ages... I espy swirling waters below me in which a young lad flails away Can I swim? Does it matter? -- I've been selected to save the day My spirit prods me to jump in grab the boy and struggle to shore Alive and happy, if exhausted prepared for the coming encore... Yes, my spirit is a fighter determined, never-say-die taking on every new challenge looking it square in the eye ____________________________ Entry in 'The Human Spirit' contest Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose ~ September 13, 2022 ~

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Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 9/27/2022 11:31:00 AM

congrats my friend! well done! a spirited write!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/27/2022 7:40:00 PM

Thanks for noticing my placement and for your kind words, Krish. Excelsior! :) Gershon

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/24/2022 2:39:00 AM

what a brave human spirit you own, this was commendably good for the soul dear Gershon. Congrats on your win

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2022 6:24:00 PM

Thank you for your generous assessment of the poem, Mystic, and for the opportunity you gave all of us in the contest. Peace on Earth, Gershon

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/15/2022 1:41:00 AM

I admire your fighting spirit Gershon, allowing nothing to get in your way and being ready to help someone whatever their affray. An excellent contender for the contest.. Belle

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2022 6:27:00 PM

Thank you, Belle... Appears as if you were spot on. I was lucky enough to get a 3rd-place trophy. Sweetness and Light, Gershon

Jeff Kyser

Date: 9/14/2022 4:53:00 AM

Hey, hey, look who jumped into the fray? Seize the contest, seize the day. I like this poem in every way!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2022 11:49:00 AM

Thanks, Jeff. Your kind words are greatly valued by this Wolf.

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 9/14/2022 12:16:00 AM

Perfectly accurate how these things happen. A gunman in a lobby, people running away. My daughter ran toward him to take the gun away. Your spirit, like hers on the day. Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2022 11:49:00 AM

Whoa! Is that true? If so, your daughter is one brave individual ~ Cowardly Lion

Michael Tor

Date: 9/13/2022 11:39:00 PM

Gershon your soulful courage is felt and amired in this creation of yours. I love how you gave the example of risking your life to save another. It is a spirit of courage to face everything in life and overcome through one's will and effort. Your words are to be encouraged and be in all of us to mimic and receive. John said it more eloquently than I could have and I concur also with his sentiments. This for me is also a favorite of Gershon. Your Poetic side shines in this one one my friend...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2022 11:50:00 AM

Thank you so much for the FAVE and all the kind words, Michael. Faith and Strength, Gershon

John Watt

Date: 9/13/2022 10:06:00 PM

Gershon, this is a soul-stirring tribute to that heroic moment when we sidestep the scoffers and the internal conflicts and resolve to climb the unclimbable or save the unsaveable, when we look the challenge square in the eye and commit to overcoming every obstacle. Inspired and inspiring... I was moved by this and am saving it to my faves. Upward and onward, my friend! John

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2022 11:51:00 AM

John, your comments are inspirational for me. Thank you so much, my friend, and the FAVE is greatly appreciated. Sweetness and Light, Gershon