Deb Radke Poet Rhyme

Seriously Trying

My point of view has always held
To standard lines, defined by fear.
Defensive words, their anger belled 
By peals of knowledge: Danger near. 

This way of life does not adhere 
To happiness: A life befelled. 
Hope yet exists, its course unclear, 
Whispers softly “O fear, be quelled. 

Resolve uncertain, grit ungelled,
To try anew with chances drear?
Small flame within, in shade it dwelled. 
Now courage gathers, fastens here. 

Awaking strength, annoint the gear,
Let drop the guard and fear unmeld,
Now forward drive to love secure. 
My heart, my soul, this life so frailed 

By strife, by loss, can stand and tell 
I’m still alive, I hold life dear. 

Doubt, self pity can go to hell.

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Nette Onclaud November 30, 2018 at 12:59 PM ohh, this empowers me so, deb.. a dauntless, flowing artpiece!...huggs

Vijay Pandit October 30, 2018 at 4:04 PM The first stanza speaks to the essence of your poem..the upbeat ending is quite apt for the theme. Great write, Deb. Deb Radke November 6, 2018 at 8:10 PM Thanks, Vijay. I really appreciate your taking time to read and comment on my poetry. You always seem to understand what I'm trying to say. I appreciate that.

Chris Green October 18, 2018 at 3:37 PM This was really well done, I love the rhyme scheme in this. I know this couldn't have been easy to do so bravo. Deb Radke October 20, 2018 at 10:42 AM Thanks for your kind critique. Sometimes using an uneven rhyming scheme is a challenge, but rewarding if it can somewhat come together. I appreciate your words. Deb