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On Poetic Courage

One's poetic ability, yea willingness, to speak
Truth.
To stand, soul-naked, as it were...
Whilst your poet enemies stone you or avoid
you in the online public square.
To swim with the sharks, though thou
might be their delicious repast.
To be be happily avoided because you
don't follow the crowd.
You won't bow and scrape and sell your
soul nor your country out, no how!

In this battlefield of ideas, the small of
mind will shame you.
Brandish your sword of courage,in full
view! 

A stalwart poem with three hundred reads and
comments, but two?
Shows that popularity trumps truth here,

So much so, I want to permanently vanish!
Or have 38,000 poets here to the famed,
"isle of Denial" be heretofore, banished!
                ~~~~~~

                     July 13, 2020
                     10:30 pm PST

Copyright © Panagiota Romios | Year Posted 2020

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Robert Lindley Date: 7/16/2020 4:08:00 PM Sorry my friend. I've been away quite ill. This wonderful piece is evidence of a true poetic heart and a strong lady that pens verses golden and strong. Truth can be maligned but never defeated. Write as you do- with vigor, honesty, passion and wonderful poetic heart and soul. A fav.. God bless.. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 7/16/2020 11:17:00 PM Robert, my stalwart Poet companion. So many times, I want to stop writing! I don't fit in here at all and it's obvious to me! I love the few poets who keep cheering me on. Thank you for FAVINg this.i will try to be true to the callings of my soul. Merci Panagiota xx

W.A. Cholt Date: 7/14/2020 6:05:00 PM The truth is its own defence. People who try to undermine it are blind and foolish, bereft of common sense. Write on, and continue to speak the truth. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 7/14/2020 6:48:00 PM Good Afternoon...the news poisons brains for the most part. It's highly charged and related to politics. The truth gets twisted like a pretzel. Lies told often enough become truth. I appreciate your comment and support. W.A.! Bless you, Panagiota Romiosxx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/14/2020 5:55:00 AM This made me sad. xomo Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/14/2020 9:56:00 PM Hugs! <3 Panagiota Romios Date: 7/14/2020 6:24:00 PM No, I do not consider you a crazy Canuck-)) and I so Appreciate you being honest. People here are from all countries with various points of view. Thanks for reminding me of that, my friend. Be the good person I know you to be. Hugs, Panagiota Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/14/2020 4:33:00 PM To be honest, I don’t comment on your pieces about freedom because as a Canadian I cannot relate to them. I have trust in our media and scientists, social distancing and mask wearing I consider a civic duty, and find pride in that, not an infringement of freedom. Call me a crazy Canuck ;), Panagiota Romios Date: 7/14/2020 12:37:00 PM Hey, look at you. Woman of steel. You actually had the Courage to comment. I am sorry it made you sad. It makes me sad, too but a call to action for me. Translation~ be me, no matter what. I grew up being forced to never make waves. I eloped at 18 and have made waves ever since! For the better! You, be you. I can't stand the Silence here on matters that effect freedom. There are great poets here. I have always wanted to tell you, I wished I could write like you! Love, Panagiota xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/14/2020 3:34:00 AM I see today many shy away, afraid to stand up for their beliefs, in every day life not just on here. The parable of the good Samaritan comes to mind Tom Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 7/14/2020 3:49:00 AM I see many stand here to destroy...make fun of and ridicule those who do well in the world. I found a similar piem I wrote when I first got here, it was far better than this one...yes with two comments. Unbelievable. I forgot the Parable. Will read tomorrow, Thanks..Tom. PR. Almost 2am