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The Choice (1 reply)

Splendid Warrior
4 years ago
Splendid Warrior 4 years ago

I am a part of that choice of action .

While you choose the Nation 

I too stood by your decision 

You said "Duty Call" 

I said " My toughest Wall" 

You made the choice

I kept the voice!

We are together 

You put the Nation first .

I put your choice first .

It's the Choice I made because even I am a warrior . 

You fight the frontline .

I fight the fear of losing the universe I created for my bubble family.

We are in this together .

Go fight for what you are entitled to do .

I will do mine .

I will weigh myself till your return if the destiny wants to .

You dedicate your service .

I deal with this insecurity 

I know I can get over it .

It's my choice and I am proud of it 

Susan Katz
4 years ago
Susan Katz 4 years ago

Thank you for submitting your poem for consideration as Featured Poem of the Week.  You have managed to convey a fierce message with authority and I am sure there are many who can relate to the voice of your poem.  I thank you very much for sharing it with me. Have a very creative and happy day, Susan

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