Tag Archives: Courage

AMPERSAND (revised)

Posted on July 5, 2021 by elainedanforth

Toes edge toward the abyss,knees bendshoulders swing, and energy infinite contractswith countless other actions– a billion nervous fiberstwitching past all power ofeven first-rate Pulitzer describers. . . The scariness that appears. . . the chosen necklace choking,underlying the bold daring-ness,it … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Courage, Fear, Leap of faith, Nervous, Waiting | Leave a comment

YOUR BIG START

Posted on August 19, 2017 by elainedanforth

If you want to play a role, first you’ve got to learn your part. But, if you want to learn your part, you’ll want to play your role with heart and soul, from whatever place and moment that you start. … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Act, Big Start, Boldness, Completion, Confidence, Courage, Live, Part, Play, Pray, Role, SIng, Start, Success, Work | Leave a comment

THE DAILY MUSTER OF COURAGE

Posted on November 30, 2016 by elainedanforth

Courage is always needed. Every day. Even to do the things you thought you would do, could do, anyway. Yes, even from the day’s get-go, the simple act in which you roll, and stand up on your own two feet, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Aim, Appreciation, Bravery, Courage, Daily life, Fear, Feeling, Intention, Muster, Prayer, Thanks, Waking, World | Leave a comment

A LITTLE YELP FOR HELP

Posted on August 9, 2016 by elainedanforth

It is only when, for a sec, I drop my pen, and stop to love me that there’s really ever any help– Even when I am so clever, I just know I’ve figured out the whole darn world and myself. … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads | Tagged Asking for help, Courage, Help, Love, Self-care, Self-love, Self-sufficiency, Writing, Yelp | Leave a comment

THE PITIFUL HERO

Posted on May 29, 2016 by elainedanforth

The hero’s journey as a story, whether chilling-tense or simply silly, corny, only takes its listeners in its grip if the hero slips into at least one pit, and then musters up the courage, strength and know-how, to somehow find … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads | Tagged Courage, Hero, Hero's Journey, Know-how, Listeners, Pit, Pitfalls, Story, Story-telling, Strength | Leave a comment

WHAT’S UP MY SLEEVE

Posted on March 16, 2016 by elainedanforth

If nothing else, I always know there is an arm right up my sleeve. . . and I can dare to stretch it out and have a chance to reach my dreams, as long as I believe.

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads | Tagged Belief, Choice, Courage, Dare, Dreams, Inner resources, Magic, Power, Strength, Up (one's) sleeve, Work | 1 Comment

MONDAY MUSTER (a weekly greeting)

Posted on September 29, 2014 by elainedanforth

Monday. . . muster up the courage. . . strike up a stride. . . psych yourself up. . . enjoy the ride. . . And soak up, accept good luck, that, perhaps amidst a little muck, is bound to … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Prayer, Quick reads | Tagged Acceptance, Confidence, Courage, Enjoy, Feeling, Monday, Muster, Psych, RIde, Stride, Walking | Leave a comment

WALK-COMPLISHED

Posted on July 16, 2014 by elainedanforth

Two arms, two legs: swinging motion of those locomotion pegs. . . Two eyes, two ears, One skin, one nose– to God be praise! I feel and sense the pine, the bush, the air, the sun, the beauty of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry, Prayer | Tagged Air, Appreciation, Arms, Beauty, Body Parts, Bush, Chance, Courage, Dance, Dare, Day, Determination, Ears, Eyes, Feeling, Fleetest steps, Flower, God, Legs, Life, Mind Body, Muster, Nose, Opening, Pine, Poetry, Praise, Re-ignite, Rose, Sense, Skin, Stars, Strength, Summer, Sun, Tree | Leave a comment

A SEASON TO CHILL

Posted on August 15, 2013 by elainedanforth

Sometimes it’s good to chill. . . Sometimes. to bask in warmth– A reading of surrounding climes tends to advise what would do well, in present season, weather feel, and current hour times, whether at the sound of morning bell … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Bells, Chill, Chimes, Clocks, Courage, Day, Earth, Feeling, Horse, Life, Light, Mind Body, Night, Poetry, Relaxation, Rest, Seasons, Stars, Sun, Time, Warmth | Leave a comment

SHOOTING THE MOON

Posted on January 4, 2013 by elainedanforth

One giant leap +++++for woman in her courageous feat– One scant heap +++++for her big moment be she not +++++woman kind +++++enough to self to see it.

Posted in Poetry, Quick reads, Winter | Tagged Appreciation, Confidence, Courage, Determination, Mind Body, Moon, Poetry, Quick Reads, Satisfaction, Seasons, Self-Acknowledgement, Winter, Woman | Leave a comment