Injustice here, injustice there,
Injustice everywhere!
But do I stand up against it?
No, I turn the other way.
I cower in fear,
Hide behind the norms,
I let injustice happen,
Just like everyone else.
Even when it tears me apart,
I swallow my guilt,
Kill my morality,
And run the other way.
I superglue my eyes shut,
Unhear the heart wrenching cries.
But all this for what?
To live a normal life?
I’m a coward.
Courage, I lack.
So, to all who dare stand up,
Here’s my salute!
For Eugi’s Weekly Promt: Courage
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Such a wonderful poem
Amaaaazing!!!
Thank you so much dear! 🙈🙈🙈🙈🤗🤗🤗💕😘
You are most welcome
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I’m the same, I struggle to stand up for myself or others.
We really gotta stand up. And it’s so easy to say. But when it comes to implementing it, we all run away. 😟😟
It is said, and rightly so, that a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. So, if one were to feel intimidated by the idea of bold action against injustice one might find some small ways to express one’s feelings. For instance, writing a poem like this one. Or other baby steps and then accept that these are appropriate to where one might be. Who knows what changes might follow acceptance?
So true! We gotta start taking small step. Thank you so much 💕
you’re welcome. and thank you for sharing your poem
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We do let injustice happen.Truth be told we are cowards .Wonderful poem.Wonderful hard hitting truth to reflect upon.Good👏
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Very few are truly courageous. Others are just good talkers.
Indeed!
Beautiful and true very few people have the courage to stand up against tyranny and we should encourage them
Thank you so much Haroon! 💕
You’re welcome
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I love this 😊
Thank you so much Stuart! 💕
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Wonderful thought, thanks for sharing this beautiful piece…
Thank you so much Vivek! I’m so very happy that you liked it. ❤️
“Let the first act of every morning be to make the following resolve for the day:
– I shall not fear anyone on Earth.
– I shall fear only God.
– I shall not bear ill will toward anyone.
– I shall not submit to injustice from anyone.
– I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, I shall put up with all suffering.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
He’s called Mahatma for a reason! 💕❤️
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Lovely poem
Thank you so much ❤️
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Your words hit me every time my friend. Lovely 🥰😉
Thank you so much dear! I’m very glad you like my works. Much love. ❤️
Well said! Those courageous souls who risk their lives for others are very special! Thank you for participating.
Thank you so much Eugenia!! Your prompts are always very fun to work with. So sorry for the late response. I have no idea why your comment went to spam. Much love. ❣️❤️
Powerful, honest, and brave! There is a beauty here that goes beyond the words you have written. Well done!
Thank you so much Brad! Not only for this comment, for always pushing me. 🤗🤗🤗💕😘 ❤️
Wow! This poem is a truth bomb! Welcome to reality, where most people are coward and calculating. Great one Shreya!
Thank you Matt! I’m so happy you like it. 🙈🤗🤗🤗💕😘😘😘❣️❤️
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You paid them all the respect they deserve by belittling yourself…
I cannot be more proud of you..
Great job wild heart 💓
Thank you so much dear. 🙈🙈🤗🤗🤗💕😘😘
V nice ❣️
Thank you so much! 💕 🙈😘
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Amazing piece of writing ❤️. To me, it’s your courage….that you admit, you’re coward….most of us / the humans are coward enough to not even admit that. Much love.
Thank you so much Navin. This means a lot to me. I’m glad you like it. Sending much love back to you! ❤️💕💕🤗😘
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You just win my heart! Wonderful
Thanks a billion Ayesha! 🤗😘❤️❣️💕
We are fighting something we can’t win. God promises something better very soon 💕 I hope you enjoy learning more about this.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2002201?q=leadership&p=par
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