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Their will, it could bend like a horseshoe Up or down; forcefully pulled at both ends But it can't be snapped or severed in two Their spirit, a mighty axe Wielded with great force Can't split it in half like firewood Their fortitude, a sledgehammer Can't reduce it to shards of glass It would bounce off upon impact Their hopes, misfortune could whip it Against a bark of a tree in rapid succession Still, it would remain sturdy, unbroken Their faith in God, it could drop to Earth From mountain high, land with a thud And still be perfectly intact The devil tries inexhaustibly To test it, to break it, and fails Spectacularly every time MID OCTOBER 2018,ANY FORM,ANY THEME UPTO MAX of 20 LINES Sponsored by Brian Strand (Winner: 1st Place) Date written and posted: 10/14/2018

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Date: 10/22/2018 4:58:00 PM
Powerful images of determination , strength of character and faith, Edward. Wendy
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/22/2018 5:25:00 PM
Thank you for the comments and visit, Wendy!:-)
Date: 10/22/2018 4:01:00 PM
Well done, Edward. Congrats on your top win.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/22/2018 4:02:00 PM
Thank you so much, Line!:-)
Date: 10/22/2018 2:42:00 PM
I'm so glad this placed in the contest so I have the chance to find it. Such powerful words to match the indominitable spirit of those you are describing.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/22/2018 4:02:00 PM
Thank you very much, Jesse!:-) I'm pleased you liked the poem!

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