Lion Hearted

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My painting "Sengemo" and a poem about having strength and courage.

Courage isn't just a feeling,

That sends an enemy reeling.

Instead, it is a stance we take,

When opposition we must break.

Indifference to all injustices,

Gives voice to our silences.

A lions strength is brave and proud,

Knowing that he stands his ground.

When those whos hatred has encroached, 

We must rise up with our reproach.

Being lion hearted is the only salvation,

To those with will to destroy a nation.

So stand up, stare them down and see,

The cowardice that makes them flee.

Goodness and love are such graceful things,

But bolstered with strength, an immovable ring,

That surrounds the just in happenstance,

And brings the revels, where we dance.

 


Submitted: February 11, 2020

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Gloria Dale

I enjoyed your poem, Dewey green. Just want point out a simple spelling correction: the word indifference is with two "F"s.

Tue, February 11th, 2020 1:53am

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Thank you Miss. Dale for the correction! I'm glad you liked my poem! I hope you liked my painting as well!

Wed, February 12th, 2020 12:40am

Bert Broomberg

A wonderful poem.

Tue, February 11th, 2020 9:02am

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Ta mate!

Wed, February 12th, 2020 12:44am

hullabaloo22

Brilliant, dewey. A beautiful painting, too!

Tue, February 11th, 2020 7:47pm

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Ta matey! A quick poem and a two day painting, glad you liked them!

Wed, February 12th, 2020 12:45am

Gloria Dale

Yes, your painting is very detailed and full of life. You are a talented artist.

Wed, February 19th, 2020 10:09am

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Ta mate! Let me know if I can do something for you!

Wed, February 19th, 2020 9:04pm

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