Constance La France Poet Free verse

Oh, This Is Courage

           When people face great danger
     without retreating- oh this is courage!
It takes bravery and a dauntless spirit to endure
     in times of adversity.  I have the guts
            when it really counts.

          It also takes great fortitude
     and firmness and strength of mind
and resolution to speak up for what you believe.
      It is the tenacity to just keep going,
            I will never claim defeat.

          It is the nerve and pluckiness
     to take a risk in life- oh this is courage!
I have buried all my beloved and still I go on.
      Deep inside me is a fire burning
            and I just rise above.

          I have seen things on the news,
     people whose lives are totally destroyed,
yet they pick up the pieces- oh this is courage! 
      And this thing called courage, I think
              has many, many names.

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December 12, 2016

Poetry/Free Verse/Oh, This Is Courage
Copyright Protected, ID 16-857-475-0
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.

Written for the contest, Courage
sponsor, John Hamilton      

Fourth Place

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Eve Roper December 21, 2016 at 7:11 PM Congratulations on your poem “Courage” winning, Constance :) You are a very strong person. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve

Alexis Y. December 20, 2016 at 4:12 PM Hi BW, I agree courage has many names. But it is still courage just the same. Congratulations on your winning write: -) Alexis:-) Alexis

Mark Martin December 20, 2016 at 3:48 PM Courage certainly has many names. Congratulations on your well deserved win Broken Wings! :-)