The virtuous are under constant eyes
Because we never believe what we see,
People think that it’s only a disguise
If it’s too good to be true, it can’t be.
Respect for oneself leaves a person free
To do what’s right, despite what others say,
To be ever vigilant, come what may.
Author notes
#2 "He that respects himself is safe from others, he wears a coat of mail that none can pierce." Henry Wadsworh Longfellow (1807 - 1882)
A contest entry
- Torn by Pamela A Lamppa.
1750 points, ended August 20, 2008, 13 entries
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Oooh. Glad to see a poem written to this prompt.
A mechanically sound piece. I would have liked a bit MORE, maybe a second stanza, but it really isn't necessary to get the message through. You nailed this prompt. Well done poet. I did enjoy this very much. Best of luck in the judging. ~Pamela
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Thank you so much for this challenge. I had written two verses, but wasn't sure if there was a relationship between the two, so I went with just the one. The second was about knights and armor.
Patty
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To hold virtues fast truly does require
effort and focus. Well-done in taking the
prompt and form on! Blue
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Thank you very much!
Patty
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I think too the virtuous are under constant eye, a hard roe to hoe but worth the result. Very nice. ~Bramble
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Thank you very much, Bramble!
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