Brawn-An Illusion of Power

Courage lies within

Real power to fight fear

Brawn, mere accomplice-

Often creates illusion

Spawning many a Goliath.

2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 200, #THEMEPROMPT

Author: gdutta17

Born in the year 1968, my childhood was spent amidst the beautiful scenic landscape of a small town in India, Ranchi. Though an engineer by qualification, reading, writing and cooking are my passions. Another thing that I am passionate about is my country, India. As they say, a lifetime is probably not enough to explore the whole of India. Currently based in Kolkata, I can be reached at gdutta17@gmail.com. View all posts by gdutta17

11 thoughts on “Brawn-An Illusion of Power”

Z & Z says:

October 29, 2020 at 12:42 pm

It certainly does take real power to fight fear–our greatest battles are within. How are things going with your family’s health?

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1. gdutta17 says:
  
  October 29, 2020 at 1:07 pm
  
  Hello! Parents have recovered now and out of isolation. I have gone for another test, the results of which would be available tomorrow, to know if I am out of danger and can come out of isolation. Do not have any symptoms yet and feeling fine. So hoping that the test comes out negative. Thanks so much for enquiring. 🙏😊
  
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  1. Z & Z says:
    
    October 29, 2020 at 2:26 pm
    
    Oh this is GREAT news–prayers answered, yay GOD!!! Let me know how your test goes 🙂 I’ll keep up my daily prayers for you all ❤
    
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  2. gdutta17 says:
    
    October 29, 2020 at 6:08 pm
    
    Thank you so much. Will certainly let you know. 😊
    
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  3. Z & Z says:
    
    October 30, 2020 at 3:32 pm
    
    🙂
    
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Colleen M. Chesebro says:

October 31, 2020 at 3:23 am

Goutam, first I’m happy for your parents and your own good health. These are such scary times we live in. Your poem speaks of the courage to fight fear… that’s where we are at here in the U. S. I pray for your continued health. ❤

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1. gdutta17 says:
  
  October 31, 2020 at 6:37 am
  
  Thank you so much for your prayers. Thanks to prayers of all my well wishers, we are recovering now. 😊🙏
  
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  1. Colleen M. Chesebro says:
    
    October 31, 2020 at 7:28 am
    
    You’re so welcome. Stay safe. ❤️
    
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jazzytower says:

October 31, 2020 at 3:27 am

And Goliath do their talking at the poles. A nice one.

Pat

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1. gdutta17 says:
  
  October 31, 2020 at 6:38 am
  
  So glad that you like it. Thank you so much. 😊🙏
  
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