Fight
By TG
Sometimes we feel like hiding
To
Crawl back in our shell
But
Life is all ‘bout fighting
So
Be sure that you fight well.
Put on
Your boxing attire
Or
Gird in knightly steel
And
Overcome your trials
Regardless of the way you feel.
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TG-Your poem is really well written. I like how you alternate the short one or two word lines with the longer lines to create a really unique rhythm. Keep writing.
TG I like the energy and motivation this poem brings. How you styled it is unique too. I hope you continue to write.
This writing is inspiring, and provides an unique mentality that I think many could use. Thank you for sharing.
TG, what a powerful way to express how life can be challenging but we can overcome it! Keep pushing through! You are doing an amazing job
I like the message of not giving up and how you wrote this poem. It’s got a good rhythm and I like the rhyming. The way you structured the poem by isolating the conjunctions is pretty interesting.
This poem delivers a motivating message about strength and resilience. It uses imagery like “boxing attire” and “knightly steel” to symbolize strength, encouraging readers to persist through challenges no matter how they feel.
Dear TG, I love what you did there in the last two lines, about fighting the good fight no matter what. You are so inspirational!
This poem delivers a strong message about facing challenges and not hiding away. The imagery of boxing gear and knightly armor highlights the importance of fighting through tough times, reminding readers to stay strong and overcome their struggles.
I think this is a really nice poem and I totally agree with you. Sometimes in life you just have to fight for what you think is right and what you believe in.
Great reminder to be resilient!
This poem brilliantly captures the fight and resiliency found in every line, while addressing the difficulties of life. It reminds us that struggle frequently influences our strength and growth because of its unvarnished honesty and powerful imagery.
Thank you for this poem, it is a very inspiring poem about fighting your battles instead of hiding from them and just accumulating the pain until it bursts. The structure of the poem was also very cool and fun to read.
The message is clear: fight well, no matter how you feel, because triumph comes through perseverance. Your poem inspires me, great job!
This poem is a very important and essential thought process necessary for this life we life. Life isn’t easy by any means and for anyone and when times get hard it’s human nature to want to give up and “crawl back in our shell”, but we must overcome and fight to keep going. This is wonderfully said and motivating. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the world.
I like how it explains that persevering is really important. Nice motivation!
Your poem is a powerful reminder to keep fighting, even when life feels tough. The imagery of preparing for battle with armor or boxing gear is strong, symbolizing strength and resilience. It’s a great call to action to face challenges head-on, no matter how we feel. Thank you for sharing this motivating piece!
This poem carries such a strong message of resilience and perseverance. I love how you use metaphors like boxing attire and knightly steel to illustrate the strength needed to face life’s challenges. The lines “Life is all ‘bout fighting” and “Overcome your trials regardless of the way you feel” really stand out—it’s a reminder that sometimes we have to push through even when it’s tough. Keep writing—your words encourage strength and remind us all to keep fighting, no matter what life throws our way.
This poem is an elegant commentary on perseverance and staying motivated in the face of opposing thoughts. It is indeed important to never back down and this poem demonstrates this by demanding the reader to overcome their trials.
Your poem is empowering and full of resilience. It’s a great reminder to keep pushing forward no matter what—thank you for sharing this strength. So inspiring to read your poem! Thanks for sharing!!!
This poem reminds us to keep going, no matter how tough life gets. It compares life to a fight and encourages us to face challenges with strength and courage. The message is simple: don’t give up and keep fighting.
thank you for sharing! You are right, life is about putting up the good fight and taking everything that happens in stride and not going back into your shell when life gets hards. Putting the fears aside and embracing life is an important lesson that everyone should hear at this point.
I love how you split up the phrases through the different lines. It’s such a great message and the metaphors you used, especially “knightly steel” paint such a vivid picture for the reader. It’s such a beautiful piece of writing! Thank you for sharing!
I often feel like hiding and crawling into my shell. This is a very inspirational poem to me. It is telling me that I cannot give up. While it is important to fight to overcome trials, sometimes it is important to lay down your boxing attire and rest. Just something to keep in mind if you feel like you are constantly fighting life. Rest is important, too.
I love the cadence of this poem. It is as strong as the poems message. In our world we must fight emotionally, physically, and spiritually. our life is about fighting and pushing through. great job.
The message of perseverance is great! The metaphors of putting on our armor to protect ourselves despite the struggles is powerful!
This poem expresses a message about how to keep going despite the struggles you may face. It demonstrates resilience by stating ‘regardless the way you feel’ to motivate the reader to stay perserverent.
It’s a great reminder that even when things get tough, we have the power to keep fighting. The imagery of boxing and knights adds a strong visual element to the message, making it feel empowering. Keep writing your words have a way of inspiring strength!
I like the flow of this poem. It is formatted differently than other poems that people write, and so it reads differently. I like the imagery of knights in armor as just as fearful as people nowadays facing their fears.
Thank you for writing this poem and sharing with us!
Wow, this one hits hard, especially right now. Going through a breakup has me wanting to just curl up and hide, but I know I’ve gotta keep pushing forward. Some days, it feels like I’m barely swinging, but I guess even showing up to the fight counts.
This poem is incredibly empowering! I admire the simplicity of the language, making the poem universally relatable. The vivid imagery of fighting and overcoming trials feels timeless and inspiring, and the acknowledgement of the emotional struggle pushes for the message of resilience and perseverance. This piece is one that could easily lift someone’s spirits or give them the nudge they need to face their own challenges. Great work!
Your poem reminds us to keep fighting when life gets hard. The images of boxing gear and knight’s armor show how to stay strong. This is such a meaningful poem!
As someone who likes to hide my emotions and feelings, this poem is very encouraging. I love the following line because it helps remind me that life goes on no matter what so the best option is to face my battles head-on: “Overcome your trials, Regardless of the way you feel.” Thank you for sharing this poem, it was very lovely and encouraging.
This was very motivating for me. It can be very hard to fight your battles, but it is better to face then rather than pushing them away. I like the lines, “put on your boxing attire” and “girl in nightly steel”. It has very good imagery.
This poem is a bold reminder to face life’s challenges head-on, no matter how tough it gets. The imagery of fighting and armor makes the message of resilience and strength feel empowering.
This poem speaks to the inner struggle we all face, reminding us that even when we feel like retreating, we must rise and fight through life’s challenges. It encourages strength and resilience, urging us to face trials with courage, no matter how we feel in the moment.
This poem encourages us to keep fighting through tough times, no matter how we feel. It reminds us to face challenges with strength, like a warrior ready for battle.
This poem is a great commentary on the power of strength. Even when times get difficult, it is so important to keep fighting, no matter how hard it may seem. I love the armor metaphor you made in the poem, as again, getting ready to fight through is truly half of the battle. You emphasize the importance of resiliency, and I fully agree. The rhyme scheme you employ on this poem allow the poetry to flow perfectly, and keep the reader engaged. This was a great poem, and I encourage you to keep writing! Thank you for such a good piece.
“Fight” is a short but striking poem that delivers a motivating punch. The imagery of both a boxer and a knight gives it a universal feel—anyone can relate, no matter their struggle. It reminds us that true strength lies in showing up, especially when it’s hardest. Empowering and uplifting.
It is so important to stand up for what is right. I love the message of this poem, and it is very well-written.
This poem is not only beautifully written but sends such a strong message. Using the connecting words of “but” and “so” as individual lines really drives in the idea that one action must lead to another to achieve anything. The theme of overcoming fear and fighting on is so important at every level in our society. From the individual to the community and nation we have to persevere and overcome fear in order to achieve greatness. Beautifully written!
TG, your poem is great! Thank you for sharing. This is full of resilience and that is admirable. Please remember to always give yourself grace though. You are so powerful and I am so glad you know that. You are also very creative. Thank you for showcasing your poetry skills and formatting this poem so intricately and beautifully. This really spoke to me as I am in school and always feeling overwhelmed. This is a easier put message of do that hard work and it will pay off.
This poem is a concise and uplifting call to resilience, blending gentle honesty with fierce encouragement. The metaphor of armor and boxing gear powerfully reminds us that strength doesn’t mean the absence of fear—but the will to keep going. It’s a motivating piece that speaks to anyone needing a little courage to face what’s ahead.
This poem delivers a powerful message that encourages us to take charge of our lives and harness our inner strength to overcome challenges. The line ” Overcome your trials regardless of the way you feel” resonates with me, as it acknowledges that we can experience fear and sadness during tough times. Recognizing that we may find it challenging to confront our problems is an important step. By embracing our feelings and taking proactive steps to address our challenges, we can develop resilience and navigate life’s hurdles more effectively. It’s a reminder that we have the capability to face difficulties head-on, ultimately leading to personal growth and strength.
The rhythmic language reminds me of a mantra or a chant, which ideally helps the poem’s impact. The metaphors of boxing attire and at least deal symbolize modern timeless courage, and then the human desire to retreat in the line crawl back into your shell turns that vulnerability into strength, offering us the push to “fight well.” I think the strength of this poem is in its tone. It is clarity, not overcomplicating or covering up the truth with such big vocabulary; it is so straightforward, it delivers a message that many people, especially those who are facing anxiety or depression or life changes, can relate to. That final line is so impactful; it speaks to the power of resilience when we are on the brink of our emotions taking over. It is that quiet courage that keeps us going. Amazing poem!
The way that you broke up this poem was very interesting. To me, the longer lines followed by lines with one word shows the struggle of fighting, but you have to keep going. I also liked how the poem started with us wanting to hide away but ended with us still fighting, showing resilience. Good job!