I Will Bleed

I will bleed for those I love

taking a bullet or knife.

I will not bleed for just myself.

 

I will bleed for the poor

to enrich their lives.

I will not bleed to make you rich.

 

I will bleed for honor

if it is in question.

I will not bleed for foolish pride.

 

I will bleed for humanity

when it cries out.

I will not bleed to prove I’m human.

 

I will bleed for you

even if in return

your blood runs cold for me.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

This is virtually an oath of allegiance, it displays unselfishness and loyalty in a very powerful yet straightforward way. Then, the reader reaches those final three lines and knows that what came before is leading up to the deep feelings of: 'I will bleed for you / even if in return / your blood runs cold for me'

It's a mix of sadness and strength. Thank you for sharing this post.

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I believe this poem is filled with emotional conviction. You strip away all things to expose the core of your love and honor for everything that you stand for. I think there's a Bible verse that goes something like, 'true love are from those who lay down their lives for their brethren'. The last stanza provides a finality of honor.

"I will bleed for you
even if in return
your blood runs cold for me." ~ Now that's the ultimate sacrifice, almost Godly.

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I will bleed for you
even if in return
your blood runs cold for me.

SUCH HARD COLD LINES BUT ALSO BEAUTIFUL, THIS IS WONDERFUL, YOU MUST HAVE A WARM SINCERE HEART TO SEE INTO THESE LINES.

[Joseph - Michael]

This is the most strongest writing I ever read in so long. I mean, I've read all kind of scarifices for the loved ones, but you've written it as a scarifice for anything, which I've always admired that the most in people who are like that. It's almost like reading a personal note from the solider who would die for our country, our freedom, and such. Kind of reminded me of my Grandfather (who was in WW2) and my Uncle (who was in 'nam) in several ways. Yet, they didn't died for us, instead they fought and lived for us as well...

Sorry for rambling, just felt the need to express some, you know? Anyway, it's a real great piece you've created there and you now have my total respect for your duty as a simple, but honorable man...

[Norma J. Jessee]

Dale, I have tears in my eyes with this one. It is a fabulous poem and like Starrynight Poet I honestly believe this is you. From everything I have read of yours this is you.
I don't like pushing Bible on anyone but this so reminds me of a verse at John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this,that he lay down his life for his friends.
Very powerful message . This is absolutely my most favorite so far of yours.
Thank you for sharing.

[Mysty Rayn]

Wow. Once again I am just breathless. This says so much about you and the size of your heart. A really great write.

[emz]

Just wanted to add.... This is a very inspiring poem.... i have now read it about 20 times and each time i get goosebumps... i love it.. well done cowboy you have nailed it.

Get this published!!!!! it deserves the world to see


xxxxx

[emz]

OH WOW..... This is a most beautiful true and gorgeous poem.... i love it.......... truly... this is one of my favs of yours. How you will sacrafice your life if it is worthy!!!

Kudos to you my friend


mwah mwah xxxxxxx

[Angelic Darkness]

This is a nice softer side of you. AD

[TL Boehm]

Beautiful sentiment in this piece - even though it does not ryhme it has a lyrical quality to it. Well done.