Be Brave

My bravery at times,

Knows no bounds.

It is without fear,

That I go into the world.

I rely on the security,

Of my confidence and skill,

The knowing of my standing,

In the world of paupers and kings,

And the love of those,

That call me theirs.

These are the good days,

But they are challenged,

By the pressures of the world,

And the intent of those most vile.

Sharp talons of the scavengers,

Tear at the confidence of my soul,

Ripping the flesh of my security,

From the body of my bravery.

My noble heart,

Is rendered useless,

By the onslaught,

Of their mindless devouring.

I fight with every ounce of courage,

I steel myself against the horde,

I think of those things dear to me,

And hold fast to the shreds of bravery I can grasp.

Through these bad days I endure,

To rise again and gather myself,

To once again stand tall in confidence,

And hold aloft my bravery for the vultures to see.

I am my own salvation,

So taunt me vultures of the world,

Rip from me my very being,

But like the phoenix I shall rise,

To smite you and survive.

Reviews

[The Warlock]

It is quite an amazing poem. It gives readers like me the feeling that they are actually fighting with those who try to tear away one's own bravery. Quite wonderful indeed.

[Ezekiel Silver]

Terrific work! I love the message out of this poem!

[Riley Mistwood]

love this poem. wonderful

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

I love this, the message it sends is so beautiful and inspiring...

One thing.. I think : "I fight with every once of courage" is supposed to be "I fight with every ounce of courage".

Besides that, I loved this! Thanks for sharing.

[David Scott]

A grand call to arms in an epic battle against our own fears... I shall strive to answer thus call. An encouraging poem!

[Emberlorna]

Very dark and in powering. Truly inspiring :) I love this! If only we could all be so brave..

[quinfinn]

stanzas four and final are the crux of this engaging piece. your words are as fires in a barren nightscape, bringing hope and courage to a relentless onslaught of "life".
and though the concept of the Phoenix is rather played out in modern literature, you have designed it anew and given it fresher meaning with this commanding write. bravo, poet, bravo!

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the strong statements in the poem. I agree with the poem. We must stand strong and never be afraid. People who lived through hard times can survive the harder days a coming. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Cwortknee]

The poem is lovely in it's entirety.. but that last stanza gave me chills. It is the very best conclusion possible. A really enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing!