Performed by Val Cole

POEM:

In the fading light of a weary day,
A man stands firm, through shadows play,
His heart a drum, steady and loud,
Facing the storms, beneath the shroud.

Each breath a battle, each step a test,
He feels the weight of the world on his chest,
Memories flash like sparks in the night,
Fueling the fire for his final fight.

With scars like stories etched on his skin,
He fights not for glory, but the strength within,
For love ones lost, for dreams not yet dreamed,
In the depths of struggle, hope still gleamed.

The echoes of doubt swirl thick in the air,
Yet he draws from the courage that’s always been there,
As shadows converge, he raises his hand,
Determined to stand, to make his last stand.

With one final roar, he charges the night,
A blaze in his heart, a warrior’s light,
For in this last moment, he knows he’s alive,
And through the darkness, his spirit will thrive.

When the dust settles and silence reigns,
He’ll leave behind echoes of laughter and pain,
For though the fight ends, the spirit ignites,
In the heart of a man who embraced his last fight.

Get to know the poet:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The Theme of the poem is about how a person is fighting with something whether it is physical or mental, but hopefully they can find the courage within to face those problems head on even though it may be difficult but use those past memories good or bad to come out on top and never have to fight it again.

2) What motivated you to write this poem?

Hmm this one is a bit tougher just do to the fact that it started off as way to get things off of my chest and get me out of my own head.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

Haha I have only been writing since October 23rd 2024.

4) If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?

Damn out of every one dead/alive it would have to be my brother I do miss him but would love to just catch back up and talk about how life is going/

5) What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

Well it started off as a promise that I would submit my poems and share them with people and that is one promise I intend on keeping and if they help people along the way then great.

6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

Nope only just started with poetry but who know I might give short scripts a try.

7) What is your passion in life?

Hahaha what I'm passionate about well obviously sharing some of my poems about the troubles or hardships that I've had is one but honestly I'm a simple person, so work, my peace of mind, and more than will not fit in this part.