Searing Red Confidence

Searing Red Confidence

A Poem by Grace Gammello
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Do we apply what we know?

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Don't demand the delight of others.

My momma taught me well, she did.

From early on, amidst the coarse sand of the playground, I took her advice.

Don't demand the delight of others.

So I made the decision to be confident.

This searing red confidence grew over time, becoming a strong friend to me.

It doesn't demand the delight of others.

No, it earns it.

It stands up for the broken, it laughs at fear, it embraces loyalty.

This confidence delights others.

Without any demands.

No one's perfect, but at least I can say I can wake up with confidence.


© 2015 Grace Gammello


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Wow, I felt a triumph anthem arise from my soul after reading this. Not many things can just do that, I am so glad your piece could do that for me, as well as potentially others.

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Added on June 24, 2015
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Grace Gammello
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