Courage

Day 21: 'Begin by reading Sarah Gambito’s poem “Grace.” Now, choose an abstract noun from the list below, and then use that as the title for a poem that contains very short lines, and at least one invented word.'

I chose to write about courage, and ended up writing a rallying call to overcome a crisis - whatever that crisis might be - using all of the abstract nouns suggested and a couple more. But no invented words.

My friend

Now is not the time

For dread despair.

Now is the time

For hopeful honesty.

Most of all 

For courage.

It is too easy

To hide 

Behind confusion,

To give in

To your anxiety,

Admit defeat. 

Keep calm.

Hold tight

To a sound belief

In your own strength -

Failure is not an option. 

In the face

Of constant deceit

Take delight in 

Your own cleverness.

With grace

You will overcome,

Turn misery

Into glory.

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