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No Guts, No Glory

NO GUTS, NO GLORY It doesn't pay to be a wimp You won't get any respect People will see that you are limp And you they will reject But stand up tall, be a man Be firm, and don't back down Show your courage, have a plan Be strong and stand your ground Look your opponent dead in the eye Don't be afraid, don't look away Let them know they can't defy They know you'll have your say That your plan is truly sound Like a man, you stood your ground 11 August 2018 For the contest sponsored by Line Gauthier

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Fauxcroft Wade

Date: 8/17/2018 6:26:00 AM

Cool and strong words, congrats on win. faux

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/16/2018 12:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Encouraging without being mean. Like it. :)

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/15/2018 7:12:00 PM

Great confidence and strength here, Curtis! Congrats on your fine Podium win! Sandra :)

Jan Allison

Date: 8/14/2018 4:33:00 PM

Many congrats on your win Curtis:-) hugs jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/14/2018 5:15:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I always appreciate your input.

Curtis Johnson

Date: 8/14/2018 2:37:00 PM

Well done, Curtis. Congrats.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/14/2018 5:14:00 PM

Thanks, Curtis! Always good to hear from you. I appreciate your support.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/14/2018 9:42:00 AM

Ah! Written with the backbone of a real man. No mouse in this write or in you, I imagine. Bravo, Curtis. Shout this one out to the university student snowflakes everywhere, if you would... ~ Gershon

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/14/2018 3:27:00 PM

If I were prone to talk ugly -- like I used to -- I'd have a name for them beginning with the first letter of the alphabet and a hole as the final four letters. But I don't talk ugly any more. 'You do believe me, don't you?' lol

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/14/2018 11:46:00 AM

How about 'teardrops' instead of snowflakes? That way they can go cry in their chablais and cheese, that is, if they are able to cry real tears... Thumbs up, brother Curtis ~ gw

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/14/2018 10:37:00 AM

Gershon, Oh that I could do as you suggest and clue the snowflakes --- a term too kind to describe them --- and let them know just how a retired military man feels and has the presence of mind to say so. Thank you for this comment and sharing my sentiments as well. I appreciate your support.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/14/2018 6:59:00 AM

You came, you saw, you conquered! Congratulations on your win Curtis! xomo

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/15/2018 7:41:00 AM

Thank you for that, <3!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/14/2018 10:40:00 AM

Yes indeed! Thanks, Mo! Always good to hear from you. You, just as I, lay it on the line. That is a very much admired and respected trait and I am glad that I have a 'cohort' like you who is willing to express it.

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/13/2018 9:56:00 PM

Congrats on your winning take on this contest, Curtis. Well penned.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/13/2018 10:54:00 PM

Thanks, Line! A win in this contest is great. But, they are made even better when they receive comments such as this. Thanks for stopping by and leaving them.

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/12/2018 4:36:00 AM

Wow, mission statement indeed. love this.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/12/2018 7:20:00 AM

Thanks, Harry! Coming from a highly recognized poet like you, it is an honor indeed. I'm glad to see that you and Bob Hinshaw share my sentiments. I appreciate your support.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 8/11/2018 3:06:00 PM

Excellent advice, Curt! You have a winner here indeed - Bob

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/11/2018 4:16:00 PM

Thanks, Bob! I'm due for a 1st place win at some point.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/11/2018 8:06:00 AM

Nice!! Good luck in the contest :) xomo

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/11/2018 9:04:00 AM

Thanks, Mo, for comment and the encouragement. As the saying goes, 'we shall see what we shall see'!