Courage
Steering a path through fear.39 total reviews
Comment from karenina
So sorry I missed this one! As always, your rhyme and meter are flawless. Moreover I live your shout out to all who struggle day to day, yet find the mettle to push through doubt and fear and discover the courage to overcome!
Karenina
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2024
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So sorry I missed this one! As always, your rhyme and meter are flawless. Moreover I live your shout out to all who struggle day to day, yet find the mettle to push through doubt and fear and discover the courage to overcome!
Karenina
Comment Written 25-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Karenina, for being such a sweetie and dipping into this for no reward. I'm very grateful for your time and thoughts. Take care Debbie
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Reading your work is a reward!
Comment from mrsmajor
A well written poem of truth about courage Debbie, ...yes indeed a tear may flow, but its been my faith that's seen me overcome the worse of times...courage grows on you, when one's faith is ever strong...I enjoyed this well written Repetition poem, Good luck in the contest, this is a good entry.
Blessings,
Warmly,
Victoria
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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A well written poem of truth about courage Debbie, ...yes indeed a tear may flow, but its been my faith that's seen me overcome the worse of times...courage grows on you, when one's faith is ever strong...I enjoyed this well written Repetition poem, Good luck in the contest, this is a good entry.
Blessings,
Warmly,
Victoria
Comment Written 18-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Victoria, for your very kind review, all the more appreciated because you got such little reward. Many thanks, Debbie
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You're very welcome, it was my pleasure!
Comment from Gerard F Keogh
This is almost like an old-time song lyric from a spiritual or a gospel tune sang out after dusk. I have heard quite a few down here in North Carolina. It almost feels like this could go to music, but that is not for just me to say. Good job and I liked your biographical interview on this site. regards GK
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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This is almost like an old-time song lyric from a spiritual or a gospel tune sang out after dusk. I have heard quite a few down here in North Carolina. It almost feels like this could go to music, but that is not for just me to say. Good job and I liked your biographical interview on this site. regards GK
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much! That's a first that it should be put to spiritual or gospel music but I'll take it! You're so kind to review for no reward. This means a lot to me. Take care Debbie
Comment from tfawcus
I haven't been reviewing much poetry recently but I'm glad I stumbled on this one. Metrically pleasing with the repetition being well used for emphasis and, most importantly, a significant subject. Very much enjoyed.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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I haven't been reviewing much poetry recently but I'm glad I stumbled on this one. Metrically pleasing with the repetition being well used for emphasis and, most importantly, a significant subject. Very much enjoyed.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Tony, for this very kind and supportive review, a true honour from you! I'm delighted you enjoyed. Best wishes, Debbie
Comment from Treischel
A strong sentiment about true courage written well in this Kyrielle Poem. Effective use of caesura and elision throughout. Nice aabb rhyming. A fryer less write.well done.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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A strong sentiment about true courage written well in this Kyrielle Poem. Effective use of caesura and elision throughout. Nice aabb rhyming. A fryer less write.well done.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind review! Take care Debbie
Comment from Sanku
It istrue .Courage when one tries to overcome fear and goes ahead with ones ideologies. A dark night can be scary ,but if determined we can go through that and coe out into light..
very well written
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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It istrue .Courage when one tries to overcome fear and goes ahead with ones ideologies. A dark night can be scary ,but if determined we can go through that and coe out into light..
very well written
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind review and thoughts! Take care Debbie
Comment from Gloria ....
So very true, and no wiser words were written than those of Nelson Mandela in this regard.
Courage comes from overcoming one's fears and acting with bravery anyway.
My only suggestion is that I don't think elision is required in the word conquering.
Wishing you great luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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So very true, and no wiser words were written than those of Nelson Mandela in this regard.
Courage comes from overcoming one's fears and acting with bravery anyway.
My only suggestion is that I don't think elision is required in the word conquering.
Wishing you great luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Gloria, for this kind and thoughtful review. I really didn't like the elision in conquering and was just being pedantic to get the 8 syllable line. But I really appreciate your comment - we're definitely on the same page there. Best wishes Debbie
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This is no time for me to be out of sixes, and yet, here I am, out of sixes! My profuse apologies. You did a fantastic job with this! The Nagging Jewish Mommie in me especially loves the repeating line to drive the point home. (There's a POETIC FORM for this?? Oh, how my life has just improved!!)
I also love the topic you chose for your poem. My all-time favorite saying in the world is about courage, and it pretty much echoes your sentiments here: Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes, Courage is the quiet voice, at the end of the day, that says, "I will try again tomorrow."
Good luck with this. I can definitely imagine it being better than any others and getting my vote after I've read through them all.
xoxoxo
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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This is no time for me to be out of sixes, and yet, here I am, out of sixes! My profuse apologies. You did a fantastic job with this! The Nagging Jewish Mommie in me especially loves the repeating line to drive the point home. (There's a POETIC FORM for this?? Oh, how my life has just improved!!)
I also love the topic you chose for your poem. My all-time favorite saying in the world is about courage, and it pretty much echoes your sentiments here: Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes, Courage is the quiet voice, at the end of the day, that says, "I will try again tomorrow."
Good luck with this. I can definitely imagine it being better than any others and getting my vote after I've read through them all.
xoxoxo
Comment Written 09-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Goodness, Elle, I don't know what poetic form it is either:)) Thank you so much for your lovely review. Love those comments in the second para, practically worthy of a post in their own right. Bless you for your time and support, Debxoxoxo
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Courage, strenth, the ability to keep pushing on through whatever murky waters we tread, can, as you say, come in many different forms. You make this point well in this repitition poem Debbie.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Courage, strenth, the ability to keep pushing on through whatever murky waters we tread, can, as you say, come in many different forms. You make this point well in this repitition poem Debbie.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 09-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Valda, for your kind and supportive review, greatly appreciated! Take care Debbie
Comment from Brenda Strauser
How true this is. I like your poem. Very inspiring. I was taught what you mentioned in your 1st paragraph. I also know it isn't like that. Very well wriitten
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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How true this is. I like your poem. Very inspiring. I was taught what you mentioned in your 1st paragraph. I also know it isn't like that. Very well wriitten
Comment Written 09-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Brenda! I'm delighted you enjoyed this. Take care Debbie
