Bryan Norton Poet Verse

The Other Cheek

It’s only make believe, I know
But in my fondest dream I go
To some resplendent mountain peak
To gain the precedent I seek
Whereby the wisdom of the Son
Who meekly died for everyone
Is turn the other cheek. 



For the "It's Only Make Believe" poetry contest.
Sponsored by:  Regina Riddle
Deadline:  July 16, 2020

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Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 2:37 PM Witty, beautifully written and with a lot of wisdom. A big big congratulations! Well deserved.

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2020 at 3:11 PM hey, way to go!!! I had a little time to actually see the winners in this contest. So glad you got a win with this!

Aditi Mishra June 28, 2020 at 9:22 AM This is such a dreamy and soothing write. Congratulations on your win Bryan!

Regina Mcintosh June 28, 2020 at 5:32 AM Lovely write. Congrats!!! Thank you for entering and bless you, Gina

Mohan Chutani June 28, 2020 at 1:57 AM Bryan, a wonderful message, though in make believe dream. Congrats. Mohan Bryan Norton June 28, 2020 at 2:11 AM Thank you, Mohan. Glad you thought so. Take care. Bryan

John Watt June 27, 2020 at 5:28 PM Bryan, a powerful message of peace and meekness, one that deserves to be heard far and wide in our current turmoil. Well done, and congrats on your win ~ John Bryan Norton June 27, 2020 at 6:13 PM Why, thank you very much, kind sir. Good to hear from you. Have a good weekend. Bryan

Andrea Dietrich June 26, 2020 at 4:13 PM Yours is so completely humble compared to the fairy tale one I wrote, Bryan. I love the simplicity of this one. Bryan Norton June 27, 2020 at 6:14 PM Thanks, Andrea.