IN SPITE OF

Louis Gibbs

Burned and disfigured beyond

All recognition of former self, I

Witnessed last night a perfect example

Of the outrageous raw courage

Of the human spirit ...

 

The sheer unfathomable,

Singular determination

To survive,

To live on,

To prevail

 

Regardless of impossible odds

And untenable circumstances;

Any and all conditions

Beyond reason or hope ...

 

And still, and yet,

And somehow,

Existing,

Thriving,

Inspiring,

 

In spite of.

 

  • Author: Louis Gibbs (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 9th, 2017 04:30
  • Comment from author about the poem: Had any of you had the opportunity to watch, as I did, 'America's Got Talent' last night, you will know what inspired this poem.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 83
  • Users favorite of this poem: malubotelho
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  • Michael Edwards

    Written with feeling and passion - great write Louis

    • Louis Gibbs

      Thank you so much, Michael!

    • WriteBeLight

      I missed it. I think that is a very entertaining show. I go and see if I can find it On Demand. But, I think I saw this person on before. Extremely talented. Thanks Louis.

      • Louis Gibbs

        Yes, this was her second audition ... brilliant performance again. She made it to the finals. Thanks for your comment!

        • WriteBeLight

          Thought it was her. Hope she wins. There are so many amazing talents. 🙂

        • orchidee

          A fine write L.

          • Louis Gibbs

            Thank you, orchidee.

          • Fay Slimm.

            Can relate to the courage shown by the courageous despite life-threatening conditions - - did not see the programme dear Louis but know how moving such beautiful people can be.

            • Louis Gibbs

              Yes, she was the most beautiful shockingly disfigured human being one can imagine. Thank you for your kind comment, Fay.

            • malubotelho

              Great inspiration here. I did not whatch the show that inspired you but I love your writings.

              • Louis Gibbs

                And I, yours. Thank you for the kind comment and for, I think I saw, making it a favorite!

                • malubotelho

                  Yes, I favorited it. And welcome.

                • Tony36

                  Well written and expressed, I watch AGT every week

                  • Louis Gibbs

                    I love the show too. What a wonderful platform for talented people to present themselves and their gifts. Your comment is so appreciated, Tony.

                    • Tony36

                      Welcome

                    • Heather T

                      A testament to the human spirit! Wonderful write about an inspiring person.

                      • Louis Gibbs

                        The human spirit is an amazing thing to behold indeed! She was an extremely good example. Thanks for the sweet comment, Heather.

                      • Gary Edward Geraci

                        I missed it too but would have been riveted and pulling for her like you Louis. Your poem makes a pronouncement amid a vast, 21st century culture of death, echoing the fact that every human being has much to offer - until that last dying breath as ordained and known by God alone.

                        • Louis Gibbs

                          Well spoken, Gary! I agree wholeheartedly. Thanks.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          It was not on in the UK but I avoid those programmes anyway. Saying that I know what you are saying, there are so many wonderful people out there who are so talented despite having immeasurable problems.

                          • Louis Gibbs

                            Indeed there are! Curious as to why you avoid those talent-promoting programs? Thank you for your input, Goldie.



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