Is What You Believe True?

Once I was a #Princess now I'm a #Queen 👑

There once was an Angel,
Struggling more each day.
Difficulties daily,

Especially to pray.

Problems all beginning,

By refusing to sing.
Denying a reason,

But broke part of one wing.

Throughout an existence,

Forever being told.

"Protect both wings always,
Carefully unfold."

Confusion never faced,
Feelings of inner strife.

Knowledge was conflicting,

Based on teachings in life.

"Wings are two perfect gifts,

Defining who you are.

When wing is imperfect,

Failed, lost light like a star."

Thinking every moment,

"Did my mind believe wrong?

Such harmonious sounds,

In tune with each song?"

Focused on solutions,
Bring worry to an end.
Pondered roots of faith,

Now could not comprehend.

Left home seeking for truth,

Searched, studied, learned, plus grew.

Developing knowledge,

 Foundationally true.

Dawn discovered wisdom,

Information adored.

Returned after journey,
With self-esteem restored.

Anticipated trials,
Heart's desire to teach.

Any who would listen,

Beyond her voice's reach.

Hateful sounds of whispers,
Yet fiercely pushed through crowds.

Sensed her heart smile brightly,

Lacked dimness from dark clouds.

Strutted in stadium,

Feeling nervous but proud.

Prepared hearing their words, 

"This should not be allowed."

Shouting, "Impossible,"
Envious judging brains!

"She glows and is shining,
No evidence of pains?"

Educational lies,

Superstitions were told.

Singing sweet melodies,
 Just one wing to unfold.

Overcoming issues,

Helped Angels as they grew.

Dawn's experience proved,

Facts elders never knew.

She taught learn by asking,

Explore questions with man.

Gain insight together,

To better understand.

When did ideas begin,

Belief of thoughts we do?
 Be prepared to answer,

"Is what you believe true?"

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My Real Beast

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 - I RISE - 

Thinking back confusion,
Did not know how to bend.
Body weak cannot run,
Finally reached wits end.

Continued by faking,
What else for me to do?
Unable to disclose,
 Trusting God knew all true.

Trials and tribulations,
Each one safely survived.
Picked up every piece left,
Began feeling revived.

Situations of then,
Moved on to be released.
Carnal weapons that harm,
I discerned my real beast.

Decisions to Make

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I do not pretend,

My true love is free.

Show you cherishment,

Yet still fearing me.

Hurting always comes,

But not purposely.

If ever did so,

Knowledge will foresee.

This heart is open,

Loving even now.

Doubting truth aware,

In need of a vow?

Oh was done before,

They were not to last.

Reality says,

Leave back there in past.

We making all work,

Like no others can.

Standing together,

Hold a strong hand.

Set limitations,

 Should no more I take?

Thinking getting close,

Decisions to make.

I Feel Such Pain

Mr and Mrs Raj

~My hunger grows

to be at ease~

~My mortal soul

is not at peace~

~I feel such pain

from years gone past~

~My mind insaned

in everlast~

~My every night

is filled with fear~

~I dream in fright

my body sears~

~I stay not sleep

nor do I wake~

~In limbo’s keep

my body quakes~

~My hunger grows

to be at ease~

~My mortal soul

it yearns for peace~

~I pray my Lord

he gave me life~

~To wield his sword

and end this strife~

~To cleanse my soul

and ease my pain~

~To make me whole

be not insaned~

Written By Duke Sherman

Author of "A Soldier's Thoughts - A Collection of Poems," a Vietnam Veteran Owner of A Soldier's Thoughts Veterans Charity via duketheman1.com 

Honor To Keep

"Salute Soldiers of Life"

Dedicated to Papa @DUKETHEMAN1 forever a Soldier & published Author too!

Yesterdays memorial,

Looking back but again forth.

Fighting for best tomorrow,

Mission making it seem worth.

Leaving loved ones left behind,

Answering a mighty call. 

Lacking knowledge still so young,

Safety now the cannonball. 

Yet who should be decider,

In a foreign land of grief?

Knowing great pain and sorrow,

Then needing help for relief. 

Innocent victims of war,

Still taking place in this day.

Soldiers full of endurance,

Battlegrounds now here to stay. 

Some will remain with visions,

Of times they may never speak.

Remember their sacrifice,

Provide them honor to keep.

Victorious At Ease

Do Not Quit...
It will get better Soon!

Trying times have purpose,

Help bring knowledge and grow.

Some trials feel more painful,

Fight harder let them go.

Better days are ahead, 

Stand in faith remain strong.

Easier to say when,

Suffering all along.

People can be vicious,

While going through your storm.

Truthfully sent perhaps,

Deceit won't misinform.

Share minimal secrets,

They're likely to be told.

Many sit in judgment,

Within your own household.

 The darkness hides evil,

But almighty God sees.

His soldiers overcome,

Victorious at ease.

Already Won

Don't forget we have won!

I was born for a purpose,

Accomplish great things in life.

Not placed on earth to wallow,

In pity misery strife.

This message I share only,

If you are willing to hear.

Also those who have risen,

Seeking release from their fear.

Learn ways standing strong oneself,

Do not let another rule.

Fight for all rights surviving,

To win the mightiest dual.

Be encouraged warrior,

Doing greatness along way.

Every dawn's a new battle,

Stay focusing on today.

One more important statement,

And for now I shall be done.

Just in case you were unsure,

Have peace we already won!