Barenuckle

Faced with confrontation, one stands firm.

Baring myself up, I force my chin out in defiance
Assault, whether physical or words meant to strip me
Render me speechless, too confused to reply
Everyone expects so much
Novice that I am, I can only ready myself
Usually quick to run and hide, I know
Confrontation must be faced
Knowing my knees are knocking, I prepare
Leveling a gaze as fierce as a lioness
Energy surges through me. Bring it.



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Notes ▶︎

Daily Poem for Saturday April 11, 2026

Prompt Word: Barenuckle
⟴ Taboo words!
Don't use fight, scrap, punch, weight, fist, boxing, gloves, raw
 

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