Steve Eng Poet Verse

Take Arms Against Adversity

Punctured psyches leak their essence out,
Seized by fear, diminished by the lees;
Courage, perforated by the brain’s fool doubt,
Unreservoired, cascades towards Death’s black seas.

Dyke your valor, dam your pooled-up will!
Panic breaches sea-walls in your heart.
Brave the craven ocean’s salty chill
Till cowardice recedes, its tides depart.

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Caroline Cécile Delacroix November 3, 2009 at 8:25 PM Very well written. Interesting wording, using great imagery. I enjoyed this read very much. Thank you for sharing. Caroline.

Sara Kendrick November 3, 2009 at 4:55 PM Interesting write. I especially like the last two lines. Keep writing. Sara

Carolyn Devonshire November 3, 2009 at 4:45 PM Wow! The title says so much and the poem makes me think of "Do Not Go Gently into that Good Night." It inspires me to try and stay strong even when times are tough as they are now. Stroke of brilliance here, Steve! Love, Carolyn