In Quitting

In Quitting

A Poem by Brad Dehler
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Brief yet complex, hopefully these poems speak for themselves

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In quitting,

            One lays one’s power down

            To weakness

The power exists

But the weak

            Have lost recognition

© 2021 Brad Dehler


Author's Note

Brad Dehler
Page 7- From my first book CANTUS (2010). My other two books are Syzygy (2020) and Dose (2016)

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So this caught my eye… probably because it could be debated. Perhaps one could simply get frustrated and quit, not willing to try or recognize their own strength to overcome. But maybe their are times when quitting is the best thing for the soul… hmmmm 😊 Nice write full of questions!

Posted 2 Years Ago


3 of 3 people found this review constructive.

Brad Dehler

2 Years Ago

Thank you Susan! Precisely. This is the fulcrum, the indecisive middle between that time. Before the.. read more
Mirror

2 Months Ago

I totally agree with Susan, here. She gat it! Round table questions! These words here should make to.. read more



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i agree with Susan .. it can be debated on a number of points of view ... something may not be meant to be .. or in human weakness is when we are apt to cry out for help .. allowing for God's strength and direction to play a larger role in our lives .. that being said .. the weakness you are speaking of is profound and speaks to a certain kind of cowardly giving up when we are supposed to dig deep and "stand" ... i especially like the closing .. it is what inspires me to contemplate your poem ...
E.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Well, it's kinda like, "What can be, unburdened by what has been" . That one by Kamala Harris will make you think. (:

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brad Dehler

2 Months Ago

Hilarious, now there i was... thinking no one would ever quote her. Dont forget to use the staged ge.. read more
Betta Yetta

2 Weeks Ago

Yeah...awesome (:
Really speak for themselves....these words. It reminds me of when we sat in a circle and review a line in Shakespearean. Modern poem suppose to speak for itself, yes? But this one....

B, I stared! I zoom in! I stared!

Powerful words that also teaches one deep moral. Words everyone need to know. However, I caught sight of your description and note(It was the title that draw me to it).

Now I want to read CANTUS. See you there!

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brad Dehler

2 Months Ago

THANK YOU!!! I cant wait to hear what you think of Cantus. Your kind and thoughtful words inspire me.. read more
This requires a bit of thought again and again. It's very true but it causes the reader to think. Apply. Think again. Apply again. Yeah, I'll bookmark this one. And check out your books. I'm more of a reader than writer. Thanks, dude.

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Mirror

2 Months Ago

Yes ma'am! It steams up the writer and reviewer, learn and unlearn, and relearn
Very true. I love this poem. This reminds me that only losers quit.

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brad Dehler

2 Months Ago

Absolutely. Winners lose and win. Keep up the good fight!
Betta Yetta

2 Months Ago

Actually, some losers quit before they lose "everything".
Brad Dehler

2 Months Ago

That is true. Cut off the loss. Difficult thing to discern many a time
Short and succinct
and so true. 👍
The weak don't
don't realize what
their capable to do. 🤔
Awesome read thank you!
Best regards Thad

Posted 3 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brad Dehler

3 Months Ago

I am so glad you like it Thad! Have a great day
Thad

3 Months Ago

You too my friend!! 👍
Dam to true to the world today...Thankyou for this

Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brad Dehler

5 Months Ago

Lol well said. Thank you!
Such power behind the words! Beautifully written

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brad Dehler

1 Year Ago

Thank you!!

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Added on October 21, 2021
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Brad Dehler
Brad Dehler

Salem, OR



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Hello I am interested in sharing some of the poetry I've produced since I was little. This is not for career or monetary gain, not that there is anything wrong with having art as a career, but I am ju.. more..

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