Sunday, October 11, 2020

not to acquiesce in meek demeanour

                                                                                  Attribution: Sunday Muse
Image: Showing the Way (here)

the 10 of 12 given words:
acquiesce shrug inhale pity ruffle 
inevitably groan disgust lament grim

not to acquiesce in meek demeanour
for it is not an option 
but to just shrug it off

to inhale pity without a ruffle
is a tragedy for it is conforming 
to bullying tactics

it is necessary to push forward
the guiding light even 
with a puny lantern
to inevitably put up a brave front
against those hiding 
behind the cloak of cowardice
to cause damage

the expected defense is always devoid
of a groan but to confront the 
disgust of not wanting to succumb
under the weight of surrender  
not even to lament 

a grim outcome to a dignified soul

Carrie's at Sunday Muse #129

11 comments:

  1. *inhale pity without a ruffle" - great phrase. No, that we must not do.

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  2. Yes, we have to counteract the darkness with strength, and shine whatever light we have. Good one, Hank.

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  3. Brilliant use of the given words. I liked the first stanza, so difficult at times to shrug it off!

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  4. Some mighty imagery here Hank! I love the message it holds! Pushing forward is a must! So glad you joined in at the Muse this week!

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  5. I agree that pushing forward is necessary for change even if the light source is small. For light is still light and each of us carry a bit of light and as a community we create an abundance of light.

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  6. One match can burn a forest to the ground, so there can be much power — even in a puny lantern, well written Hank

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  7. I am thoroughly impressed with how you combined challenges, not an easy task! Cheers.

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  8. I love the idea of just illuminating the cowardice and walking on.

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  9. *inhale pity without a ruffle" That is such a powerful line.

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  10. We have to keep that light at the end of the darkness in mind, especially in situations like we're experiencing at the moment.
    Great verse Hank.
    Yvonne.

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  11. “Those hiding beneath
    The cloak of cowardice”

    Well said, Hank. Great poem.

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