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ysabetwordsmith ([personal profile] ysabetwordsmith) wrote2022-07-10 04:30 am

Poem: "Of Courage and Heroism"

This poem is for the [community profile] sunshine_challenge and Prompt 3 Bonus: Garnet. It also fills the "hold" square in my 7-1-22 card for the Body Parts Bingo fest. It belongs to the series Arts and Crafts America.




"Of Courage and Heroism"

[July 2022]

Garnet is the stone
of courage and heroism.

It gleams on the shields and
badges of first responders,
a silent reminder of

the blood that may be
shed at any moment,

and a wellspring of
strength to continue

as long as they hold it.

* * *

Notes:

Garnet, in turn is recognized for blessing us with courage and vitality when it comes to health.
bemused_writer: Solemn woman in gold (Jeanne)

[personal profile] bemused_writer 2022-07-10 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I really liked this poem of heroism. Poignant and perfect for garnet.
yarnofariadne: a swatch of william morris wallpaper (misc: offer me that deathless death)

[personal profile] yarnofariadne 2022-07-11 12:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I love the association of garnet and blood. The connection between blood as a result of damage and of the strength to heal is so perfect.
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[personal profile] dr_zook 2022-07-11 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
a silent reminder of

the blood that may be
shed at any moment


Mmm, excellent!