Courage Can Take Many Forms

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This was my entry for the Child Lures Prevention contest. I actually wrote more than one piece, but for various reasons have only submitted this one. In the future, I may post the others. Time will tell...

Courage Can Take Many Forms

Heroes can be found every day.

Education is their shield,

and the solid sword of justice

has been forged by those

willing to face depravity,

and call it to account.

 

These advocates have the unenviable task

of facing suffering every day

and finding new ways

to exploit evil’s modus operandi.

This calling requires a certain nobility of spirit,

it’s main intent being to

preserve every child’s right to innocence.

Their innocence supplies us

with the priceless gift of hope.

 

And to allow evil to hide among us

for fear of whispering its name,

is to further the cause of the enemy.

We must lock arms

and shout from the hilltops,

our voices joined as one,

that we will not allow

our precious children to be victims,

that we stand for them,

and we are many and strong.

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Marsink commented on Courage Can Take Many Forms

12-25-2010

We are all called to fulfill this task, but few answer with ample conviction. I have fallen short many times--there is no giving up or giving crediblity to those who lie in wait for the blood of the innocent--Great Write!!! Applause building!!

WordSlinger commented on Courage Can Take Many Forms

11-20-2010

From the hilltops with you, great write, looking forward to more, ty WS

kdarcy commented on Courage Can Take Many Forms

11-19-2010

An excellent write, I love the standing up at all costs, be well k

Chaos128 commented on Courage Can Take Many Forms

11-01-2010

"Courage Can Take Many Forms" transcends poetry. It's a defining narrative of what's required to genuinely improve the quality of life, which, in a perfect world, is everyone's first concern. 10X10!

MindNumbing commented on Courage Can Take Many Forms

10-25-2010

This is wonderful, Simone... beautifully written and your voice is strong :) Good luck to you in the contest, I love this one!

Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion.

T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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Recipe For Making a Wish 6
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A Good Man, Regardless 3
Courage Can Take Many Forms 7
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