Quiet Strength

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Write Five Beautiful Lines Poetry Contest, Sponsor Constance La France. Date written: 03/14/2025

"Inside a man of steel, a towering fortress" - quote by poet. amidst ordeals spiritually steadfast. tough to break; calm under pressure; weathering life's tempestuous storms, passing tests of character and faith; strength and endurance like no other.

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thriveni c mysore

Date: 3/15/2025 2:41:00 AM

ordeals are best teachers. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/15/2025 8:54:00 AM

Very true! Thank you very much, Thriveni:-)

Krishnanand Guptar

Date: 3/14/2025 11:52:00 PM

Congratulations dear poet on your high placement in this poetry contest with a succinct self-portrait of quiet strength. Wish you a pleasant weekend.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/15/2025 8:56:00 AM

Thank you very much for the feedback and congratulations, Krishnanand:-)

Lin Lane

Date: 3/14/2025 6:27:00 AM

These really are beautiful lines, Edward. Character is something built and earned.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/14/2025 8:04:00 AM

Thank you very much, Lin:-)