Curtis Moorman Poet Rhyme

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 August 17, 2018 at 6:26 AM Cool and strong words, congrats on win. faux

Susan Gentry August 16, 2018 at 12:10 AM Congratulations on your win. Encouraging without being mean. Like it. :)

Sandra Haight August 15, 2018 at 7:12 PM Great confidence and strength here, Curtis! Congrats on your fine Podium win! Sandra :)

Jan Allison August 14, 2018 at 4:33 PM Many congrats on your win Curtis:-) hugs jan xx Curtis Moorman August 14, 2018 at 5:15 PM Thank you, Jan. I always appreciate your input.

Curtis Johnson August 14, 2018 at 2:37 PM Well done, Curtis. Congrats. Curtis Moorman August 14, 2018 at 5:14 PM Thanks, Curtis! Always good to hear from you. I appreciate your support.

Gershon Wolf August 14, 2018 at 9:42 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 August 14, 2018 at 3:27 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 August 14, 2018 at 11:46 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 August 14, 2018 at 10:37 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 Pigeon Tart August 14, 2018 at 6:59 AM You came, you saw, you conquered! Congratulations on your win Curtis! xomo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 15, 2018 at 7:41 AM Thank you for that, <3! Curtis Moorman August 14, 2018 at 10:40 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 August 13, 2018 at 9:56 PM Congrats on your winning take on this contest, Curtis. Well penned. Curtis Moorman August 13, 2018 at 10:54 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 August 12, 2018 at 4:36 AM Wow, mission statement indeed. love this. Curtis Moorman August 12, 2018 at 7:20 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 August 11, 2018 at 3:06 PM Excellent advice, Curt! You have a winner here indeed - Bob Curtis Moorman August 11, 2018 at 4:16 PM Thanks, Bob! I'm due for a 1st place win at some point.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 11, 2018 at 8:06 AM Nice!! Good luck in the contest :) xomo Curtis Moorman August 11, 2018 at 9:04 AM Thanks, Mo, for comment and the encouragement. As the saying goes, 'we shall see what we shall see'!