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21. She Is Magic
- By Caroline White
- Published: October 1, 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
She wildly dances
to the beat of her own heart
a strong and fearless protector,
she’s hauntingly beautiful

She wildly dances
to the beat of her own heart
a strong and fearless protector,
she’s hauntingly beautiful
and dangerously smart.
Eyes filled with oceans
and a glimmer of pain,
but a soul with a compass
that points home
when it rains.
She’s visited darkness
and fought her way back
this girl is a warrior,
her spirit won’t crack.
A sense of humor to balance
how deep her heart bleeds,
she’s a radiant light,
that this dark world needs.
She is poised and she’s polished
but still can be rough,
she is one of a kind,
she is more than enough.
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22. Stout Sprout

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- By Hannah R. Soummers
- Published: April 2020 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Staying Strong And Growing Into A Beautiful Person

A sunflower will grow
With much beauty to show,
But the wind must blow,
Which brings the rain and the snow.

A sunflower will grow
With much beauty to show,
But the wind must blow,
Which brings the rain and the snow.

Shivering from the cold,
Waiting for her leaves to unfold.
Much too tender to hold,
Although all her petals are gold.

With roots in the ground,
She won't make a sound.
She feels she could drown,
'Til the sun comes around.

Standing strong with much height
And a little darkness from night,
She finds clarity in the light.
Growing taller, for that she will fight.
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23. Warrior Girl
- By Jodi M. Kucera
- Published: March 15, 2022 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Finding Your Strength In The Struggles

A match was struck that ignited the flame.
Now ashes and rubble are all that remain.

Defeated, she's left standing alone,

A match was struck that ignited the flame.
Now ashes and rubble are all that remain.

Defeated, she's left standing alone,
As her soul cries out in wordless groans.

Clouds of smoke consume her, and tears cut her dusty face.
Her grief lay heavy like the smoky haze.

Singed and covered in embers and ash,
Evidence of her battles present and past.

Broken and weak she had grown tired,
And all she could see was the fire.

She had dreamed of being a warrior, but she was afraid,
And in this moment, herself she had betrayed.

And then off in the distance, a shadow among the dancing blaze,
Walking toward her, a woman, strong and brave.

A warrior, wielding a sword and her battle cry loud.
She ran into battle and confidently howled.

She would stop at nothing to help those in need,
For her roots of strength ran deep.

She was fearless and disciplined in patient determination,
And the girl was filled with awe and admiration.

She was the woman she prayed she would be.
Then the woman, seeing the girl, held her hand out and said, "Come with me."

"Let me show you the strength you hope to find.
It's not something that's given but learned and refined."

As she looked the warrior in the eyes, she noticed a familiarity,
And for the first time, the girl saw her battles with clarity.

The warrior woman was her all along.
Each battle she faced was only making her strong.

"These battles are the answer to what you have prayed,
For warriors aren't born, they're made."
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24. Don't Give Up On Yourself

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- By Katy A. Brown
- Published: June 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Finding Yourself

I'm on my way.
They may ask me, "Where to?"
Well, that I cannot say...
For even I have no clue.

I'm on my way.
They may ask me, "Where to?"
Well, that I cannot say...
For even I have no clue.

I know it's rather far,
For it has to make me whole.
The road to the stars,
The path to my soul.

I must go alone,
But I'll miss you all, believe me.
I must travel into the unknown,
I must sail all of the seas.

You see, I've lost something of mine.
It's special and grand...
Magnificent in its design.
How I lost it is hard to understand.

What did I lose?
Well...I'm not exactly sure.
Please, my confusion you must excuse...
I just know I must find a cure.

I have a terrible disease,
The name of it escapes me.
But it stops your hair from blowing in the breeze.
It stops your heart from feeling free.

I think it's called "Lack of Adventure,"
But correct me if I'm wrong.
That is why I must go on this venture,
For my very essence I must prolong.

I think I may have left my heart somewhere
Or the part of me that believes....
I'll be back soon, I swear!
But for awhile, I must leave.

I know I'm on my way,
And though I may not know where
Myself I cannot betray...
For I know I'm somewhere out there.
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25. Don't Look Back
- By Judy
- Published: December 2012 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Just keep on walking,
A small voice said.
Don't dare look back.
Look straight ahead.

Just keep on walking,
A small voice said.
Don't dare look back.
Look straight ahead.

Yes, so many things
Have changed.
Think they'd stay
As you arranged?

Be strong and brave.
Calm your fears.
Keep that chin up.
Dry your tears.

Yes, love hurt
And broke your heart.
Keep your head
And heart apart.

Don't cry over
What you have had.
At least you had it.
Don't be sad.

This will be tough,
But time will heal.
Perhaps a new life
Will then reveal.

You are not new
To this whole game.
You gave your best.
You're not to blame.

The hardest thing
There is to do
Is love someone
Who does not love you.

So is it worth it?
What's to gain
When you love someone
Who brings you pain?

Just walk away
And stand up tall.
Count your blessings,
One and all!
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26. Can You See Me?
- By Beau Ehresman
- Published: January 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About Standing Strong

Just because you don't like what I am,
Just because you don't like what I've become,
Just because you don't like me,

Just because you don't like what I am,
Just because you don't like what I've become,
Just because you don't like me,

I will not disappear, I will not run away
I am not gonna back down,
I am not weak.

No.

I am still here, here to stand tall,
Here to stand proud in the face of
Hate, pain, and anger.

I am forever strong, forever bound with
The power of peace and pride,
And no one can tear me down.
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27. Laughter
- By Katie Lou
- Published: September 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Uplifting Poem About Laughing

A little bit of laughter,
A little bit of tears,
A little bit of happiness,
A little bit of fear.

A little bit of laughter,
A little bit of tears,
A little bit of happiness,
A little bit of fear.

They say laughter is the best medicine
And that it's ok to shed a tear.
Happiness is a great feeling,
And fear makes you stronger.

Enjoy the laughter,
Release the tears,
Embrace the happiness,
Forget the fears.

Enjoy every moment you get,
Regret NOTHING,
And always remember...LAUGH!
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28. Life's Own Battle
- By Emma Jackson
- Published: December 2011 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Short Poem About Courage

Didn't want a battle,
Yet you declared war,
Each knock you gave me made me stronger than before.
I will not give up,

Didn't want a battle,
Yet you declared war,
Each knock you gave me made me stronger than before.
I will not give up,
I will not give in.
You won't make me fall.
I won't let you win.
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29. Take A Step Back
- By Aaron Stone
- Published: October 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Calming Poem For Overcoming Anxiety

Take a step back,
Learn how to breathe.
Take a step back
And just be.

Take a step back,
Learn how to breathe.
Take a step back
And just be.
Observe in silence.
Take things in.
Despite what's goes on,
Trust what's within.
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30. The Man In The Mirror

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- By Cristofer Rodriguez
- Published: July 2012 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About Figuring Out Who You Are

Who is that man?
Staring back at me
Is he a part of my past?
Or who I am destined to be?

Who is that man?
Staring back at me
Is he a part of my past?
Or who I am destined to be?

And this wretched soul
Who stands before my eyes
When I am hurt deeply
Is it him or me that cries?

Do we share each other's thoughts?
Are we one and the same?
And when I harm others
Which one of us is to blame?

Does he see me as well?
Does he know my soul?
Does he cry when he sees
It is nothing more than a black hole?

Reflection against a reflection
Like brother against brother
But which one is me?
And which one is the other?
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31. Climb Every Mountain
- By Eric R. Harvey
- Published: February 2019 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Overcoming Obstacles

We all have a massive mountain to climb,
Especially those who've lost someone dear.
But climb that big mountain, we surely must,
If we are going to overcome fear.

We all have a massive mountain to climb,
Especially those who've lost someone dear.
But climb that big mountain, we surely must,
If we are going to overcome fear.

Everyone's got a big mountain to climb,
All those with an incurable illness.
Each step on that rocky, dangerous climb
Gets you nearer to an inner stillness.

Each of us have a big mountain to climb.
It might well be just a family rift,
But you must begin to climb that mountain
Because families are a God given gift.

Everyone's got their own mountain to climb.
It could be something you just can't accept,
But you must sort it out, make it good now,
Or you'll never take that first tiny step.

We all have a great big mountain to climb.
We walk the same path that our fathers trod,
But when you've ascended and reached the top,
Then surely, you will be nearer to your God.
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32. Exhale Anxiety

Poet Introduction
- By Raquel Franco
- Published: April 9, 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
I send anxiety
a cease and desist letter.
I close her mouth.
Unbind her gnawing disquiet,

I send anxiety
a cease and desist letter.
I close her mouth.
Unbind her gnawing disquiet,
slow my train track heart.
I manifest settle,
a steady river in my veins.
I proclaim calm,
a relentless hymn on my tongue.
I end the riot in my chest
and exhale.
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33. Journey Of Life
- By Chitra Rao
- Published: May 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem Encouraging You To Look On The Bright Side

Life is a long-distance journey
With ups and downs,
Twist and turns,
With sad and happy moments.

Life is a long-distance journey
With ups and downs,
Twist and turns,
With sad and happy moments.
It begins with a single step.

Never become a coward in life;
Face the problems with strong determination,
With a smile on your lips.
Be brave and courageous in life.
Set your aim with a strong mindset.
Hope for the best and reach your goal.

Be an optimist and see the positive side of life.
Keep smiling.
Do not miss any opportunity.
Grab all those you get and move on the path of success,
As life is a long race that begins with a single step.
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34. Time To Stop Struggling
- By Tanya
- Published: July 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Life is unfair; sometimes the misery we can't bear.
This was a feeling I could never share.
I am strong, strong enough to move on from this pain.
I won't feel the shame; my life is not a game.

Life is unfair; sometimes the misery we can't bear.
This was a feeling I could never share.
I am strong, strong enough to move on from this pain.
I won't feel the shame; my life is not a game.
Tired of these tears and my fears,
I will cherish my inspirations.
I will find my dream, I promise; that's what I will achieve.
I will find a way to leave.
I'm not who you will deceive.
I believe in miracles; these people laugh like it's hysterical.
I won't fall; I may be lost, but I will be found.
One day I will find the perfect life; life will run beautifully,
I will fly like a butterfly through the night, will have a pleasant sight.
Afraid but I will fight.
No boundaries, free my mind of all the pressure.
Leaving here will be my pleasure.
I want so much to be free; so much I want to see.
I want to reach the sky; I want so badly to fly.
See, I used to be a fool when I let you treat me cruel.
I made a mistake, but I won't let myself break.
Leave me, for God's sake.
So now I kneel down to pray.
For these times of struggle I will just say,
I'll leave in your hands, God. I will let go.
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35. Have Courage
- By Helen Grandison
- Published: October 2009 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Life is not just waking up one morning and saying, "Ok, I want this to happen."
It's about getting out there and going for it...

Life is full of surprises,

Life is not just waking up one morning and saying, "Ok, I want this to happen."
It's about getting out there and going for it...

Life is full of surprises,
here, there and everywhere,
You never know where you will end up
or who you will end up with.
You just have to trust your faith and keep God close.

Never say never, 'cause you know you can do it,
Never say later; do it right now.
Never let people bring you down.
They will do anything to watch you fall,
so keep your head up and your heart strong,
and then, my dear, you can never go wrong.
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36. Finding A Will When Wanting To Quit
- By Tyquan L. Norwood
- Published: February 2020 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Where There's A Will, There's A Way

Times will get rough and sometimes tough,
Where you may say that you have had enough,
Where you may fall and need a lift,
Where the hurt of your pains may leave you stiff.

Times will get rough and sometimes tough,
Where you may say that you have had enough,
Where you may fall and need a lift,
Where the hurt of your pains may leave you stiff.
When all things may seem to go wrong,
Just pick up some faith and carry on,
Because you may never know how close you've come to be,
To reach the throne of victory.
There has been some time that passed,
That many thought they could not last.
But with a mighty blow they've come to see,
That they had made history.
When you may feel that there is nothing that you can do,
Here is something you can refer to.
As some people say, "Where there is a will, there's a way."
With this being said, I feel a brighter day,
One without hurt, one without sorrow,
One with a brighter tomorrow.
So, in the fight, you may get knocked down,
But get back up without a frown,
Because it's when you're hardest hit
That you must say that you will not quit.
So push on harder and hear me when I say,
"Where there's a will, there's a way."
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37. Seeking Peace
- By Evette Lucille Subramoney
- Published: March 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem About Finding Peace In Life's Struggles

I am broken,
Shattered into irreparable pieces.
Who is going to save me?
When will all of this cease?

I am broken,
Shattered into irreparable pieces.
Who is going to save me?
When will all of this cease?

Look into my eyes,
The vacant stares of struggle.
My mind is clouded
Such that I cannot see beyond the trouble...

I'm falling deeper into the pit of misery.
Please help me; I cannot do this alone.
Too many losses, disappointments, and unfilled expectations...

But I'm destined to fight on my own,
Find the strength and vigor within me,
To elude my past, live in the present, and conquer my future.
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38. Why Try?

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- By Deanna Ziebarth
- Published: January 2010 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Try To Get Through It Poem

Imagine a time...
when everything was absolutely right.

When you looked forward to

Imagine a time...
when everything was absolutely right.

When you looked forward to
waking up the next day.

When you actually slept through the night.
When you finally felt peace.
That everything is going to be alright.

When all of a sudden your
dreams, your hopes, and strength
are gone forever.

All you want to do is scream,
"Please God, tell me it's a dream!"

When you wake in the morning
to realize it's reality.

You try to fight the finality.
You need just a little bit of normality.

You try not to think of "Why?"
all you do is cry.

You try to be angry with God
but end up angry at yourself.

"Why didn't I just stay home that day?"
"Why can't anything ever go my way?"

You crawl out of bed.
Decide to give life another whirl.

You reach out.
Some reach back.
Some don't even call back.

Just when you thought you had no more to lose.
You do.

These people you thought to be friends just wanted you to use.

So you lay back down, just wanting to snooze, thinking why me?
Is it how I choose?

You begin to give up.
You don't see a reason any longer
to even wake up.

Then all of a sudden you hear
the sound of the phone ring or
a knock on the door.

Someone there to tell you not to give up,
you're worth so much more.

You begin to cry while this other person
is wondering why.

You try to say,
"Thank you for being my friend today.
If it weren't for you I would've given up
and died."

You now know the answer of "Why."

It's to remind you
to never give up
and to always try.

Now when I cry I know and don't ask why.

I get out of bed and again I try.
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39. Hearts Are Resilient
- By Liz Newman
- Published: December 9, 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Hearts are delicate
yet incredibly resilient.
They break and break open,
yet they beat

Hearts are delicate
yet incredibly resilient.
They break and break open,
yet they beat
and brave the pain.
They’re filled
to overflowing
only to be poured out
day after day.
And yet, they remain.
They fight. and they remain.
You fight. And you remain.
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40. It Takes A Certain Courage
- By S.C. Lourie
- Published: April 9, 2021 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
It takes a certain courage:

Just to be,
to fight for your happiness

It takes a certain courage:

Just to be,
to fight for your happiness
and sense of calm in this world,
to get out of bed and meet the day,
to choose to be openminded
rather than clinging to your beliefs,
to set boundaries,
to say yes,
to say no,
to try again.

You are made of that kind of courage.
Chin up buttercup and go make some
beautiful moments with your bravery.

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Courage Poems - Page 2

21. She Is Magic

22. Stout Sprout

23. Warrior Girl

24. Don't Give Up On Yourself

25. Don't Look Back

26. Can You See Me?

27. Laughter

28. Life's Own Battle

29. Take A Step Back

30. The Man In The Mirror

31. Climb Every Mountain

32. Exhale Anxiety

33. Journey Of Life

34. Time To Stop Struggling

35. Have Courage

36. Finding A Will When Wanting To Quit

37. Seeking Peace

38. Why Try?

39. Hearts Are Resilient

40. It Takes A Certain Courage