Thompson Emate Poet Jueju

The Arms that Hold - JU

I walk into the daylight,
Out of the arms of the night,
I carry hope as a shield,
I journey through the day’s field.

I carry more than I know,
Through this, it's a fight to glow,
Redemption is a long walk,
The night is a prying hawk.


March 13, 2026.

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Sara Kendrick March 20, 2026 at 5:11 PM Creative winning work in Charles' contest. Way to go. Congratulations to you. Sara K Thompson Emate March 26, 2026 at 9:43 PM Thank you, Sara. I'm honoured.

Charles Messina March 19, 2026 at 3:31 AM Keep carrying that hope, Thompson. It's an amazing shield. Very nicely written. Congratulations on your placement in my contest! Thanks for entering... Charlie Thompson Emate March 26, 2026 at 9:44 PM Thank you Charles for the opportunity. It's an honour.

Linda Alice Fowler March 18, 2026 at 11:37 AM Lovely imagery Thompson. Congratulations! :) Thompson Emate March 26, 2026 at 9:44 PM Thank you, Linda. I'm honoured.

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2026 at 9:38 AM Gorgeous writing. Congrats on the winner list Thompson Emate March 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM Thank you, Andrea. I'm honoured.