Newton Ranaweera Poet Couplet

To Fight Or To Flight

Out of his options: to fight or to flight, 
He chose, as any tragic hero does, to fight,
To fiercely fight, taking fighting as right
Act, to escape from cold, dreadful plight.

This man had, as any other, a tragic flaw, 
That turned his life to a puzzle — jigsaw;
Fingers’ tightness did draw his eyebrow,
While many had mirth in this tragic show.  

He battled in exams with pen, his sword,	
Which idly flew in air, making him bored,
But he fiercely did fight with his tool — wit, 
Never quitting the fight, nor being a misfit.

His pouring tears turned to a festive smile, 
And his sterile heart turned to a land, fertile.


*A 3rd Place* in the following contest (judged on Oct. 15, 2020)

Oct. 12, 2020
Will to Survive Poetry Contest
Contest Sponsor: Silent One

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Anne-Lise Andresen October 17, 2020 at 11:55 AM - Survival can be a struggle ... but often it's not about surviving ... it's about living ... - A great winning poem, congratulations Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Newton Ranaweera October 17, 2020 at 5:49 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, for your revisit and the great comment!!

Susan Ashley October 16, 2020 at 10:12 AM Newton, your final couplet is a grand finale to a great poem. Your inspiring poem is metaphorically wonderful. Meaningful and beautiful. Congratulations for your fine win in Silent One's contest.. ~Susan Newton Ranaweera October 17, 2020 at 5:49 PM Thank you so much, Susan, for this loveliest comment!!

Loving Kindness October 16, 2020 at 12:04 AM "His pouring tears turned to a festive smile, And his sterile heart turned to a land, fertile"".Amazing wording.Newton Arach, My eyes stayed on these words for a long time.Congratulation on your win.Wish you all the best ! Newton Ranaweera October 16, 2020 at 4:51 AM Thank you so much, Loving Kindness, for your close read and the immensely great comment!!

Unseeking Seeker October 15, 2020 at 8:06 PM “ His pouring tears turned to a festive smile, And his sterile heart turned to a land, fertile.” Deeeep! Congrats on your win! Newton Ranaweera October 15, 2020 at 8:51 PM Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker, for your close read and the immensely great comment!!

Linda Alice Fowler October 15, 2020 at 6:10 PM I love this write Newton. Congratulations on the win! Linda Newton Ranaweera October 15, 2020 at 7:31 PM Thank you so much, Linda, for your sweet comment!!

Silent One October 15, 2020 at 12:45 PM Interesting wording in this poem... Congratulations on your placement in the contest... Newton Ranaweera October 15, 2020 at 2:21 PM Thank you so much, Silent One, for your great comment and the placement!!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 14, 2020 at 8:01 AM - A fight which was worth both tears and toil ... really great written, Newton :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Newton Ranaweera October 14, 2020 at 10:25 AM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, for this amazingly great comment!!