The Light of Courage

In the heart of a nation, where values stand tall,
Charlie Kirk spoke boldly and answered the call.
With courage as armor he questioned the darkness,
A world full of shadows he sought out the brightness.

In the heart of the battle where courage is found,
He sought out the truth so hope could abound.
With Jesus beside him to guide through the night,
He challenged evil to bring forth the Light.

Morals entwined with the teachings of old,
Jesus the shepherd in stories retold.
Though voices may rise and the tempests may roar,
Love is the anchor was forever his core.

Martyred for beliefs that some may disdain,
Yet love is the answer through joy and through pain.
For family and country we rise and we stand,
In unity's embrace we strengthen our land.

Assassinated dreams yet hope still survives,
In faith and in family, true spirit thrives.
For God and country we gather as one,
In debates that ignite, our journey's begun.

Let love be our compass, our values our guide,
In the face of division let unity abide.
For in every heartbeat, in each whispered prayer,
We live for the future with courage to dare.

So stand with conviction, let your voice be heard,
In the tapestry woven let love be the thread.
For together we flourish and in faith we believe,
In the light of His courage we shall always achieve.

So let us remember as we walk this road,
The power of courage, the love we bestow.
In debates that may challenge, let kindness prevail,
For together in love, we shall never fail.
by, Johnny Adicks
2025.09.11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Agustin Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts about Charlie Kirk's courage through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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