This week for OSI I decided to take a big leap away from haikus, tankas, and all
other usual poetic forms, and go for a “found poem” of sorts. So here it is, made up entirely of words and phrases we use to express courage.
have courage, take heart
chin up, hang tough
be cool, buck up, stand firm
take the plunge
stick your neck out
laugh at danger, grin
and bear it
take a dare, take the bull
by the horns, bell the cat
don’t look back
screw your courage
to the sticking-place
stick to your guns
have some spirit
show your mettle
just do it
you go girl
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23 comments:
I love what you've done here.
Not so sure about the photo though. I don't really think bungi jumping takes courage. I think it takes stupidity. But that's just me.
..the spirit of courage-firmly expressed..many thanks..
I love it!! Your poem actually supports something I was saying about how we normally view courage. It may be a "found" poem, but you put it together just right.
This is perfect for someone who wants to start a new venture - like it!
Well expressed!
Hmmm... bungie jumping, eh? Well, my first impression is, "That's not courageous. That's just crazy". But, whenever someone tackles their fears head on it's an act of courage. So, I guess it may not be as crazy as I tend to think it is.
An uplifting poem, indeed. Although I changed the last word to apply to me :-)
Deborah--
That's such a nice composition! Thanks for that, and
you go girl.
You go girl indeed! I like your take on this prompt, very much. Well done Deborah.
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I love these words for taking, having, holding courage. All work at the right time! I love it.
Debrah, "you go girl!" I like it! Most all of those we've all heard (except the first three of the third 'verse'). Guess I'll go looking for the sticking place.
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My poem was an attempt to be dark and strange (your comedic/noir idea) but not real heavy. Usually mine are intended to be cheerful with a touch of humor.
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It is amazing to me how many of these definitions, words or phrases we have incorporated into our culture ~ Courage must be very, very important. Wonderful idea.
We certainly have alot of ways of saying it don't we?
Creatively done.
fun arrangement of phrases, some were new to me.
Bungeeeee is really really fun, adventure and thrill!!!!!!!
If something is fun, an adventure and a thrill then it does not rquire courage. It is like saying to someone with a mortally ill child, "You go, girl!".
This puzzles me ...
What a fantastic photo of courage that would never be found being taken of me! And I love your expressions found to illustrate your dangling image of courage. I am surprised there are so many, yet I knew the familiarity of them all. Lovely.
a wonderful idea...your weaving together of these words is fantastic. that photo...wow! that situation just might be he one that would sap every ounce of courage i could muster
I like it!
Fantastic!! I needed a little 'bucking up' today, thanks :)
Wow, I like this format - good job!
Very inspiring, I must say!
foundations of wonder
Very clever and some I've never heard. Enjoyed its spunk!
All those things I say to my kids. You've packaged them all nicely.
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