An Employed Audacity Comments

re: Poet's Notes: I, Bri, think a 'wise'/prudent person WILL 'back down from challenges' which she or he judges to be 'too risky' to attempt/tempt. bri : )

audacity (3 meanings) : 'Fearless daring; intrepidity. Bold or insolent heedlessness of restraints, as of those imposed by prudence, propriety, or convention. An act or instance of intrepidity or insolent heedlessness.'

BUTTTTT, (see my previous comments) ....the the poem would be saying to 'never flinch' AND to '...winch aka flinch', which are opposite actions, right? ;)

*** wince: 'To shrink or start involuntarily, as in pain or distress; flinch.' OK! I say use 'wince' so readers understand. IF, indeed, the poet is suggesting pain. Hmm?

also: winch: 'The crank used to give motion to a grindstone or similar device. (OR) An obsolete or dialectal form of wince*** '

winch? 'A winch is a lifting device comprising a rope or chain around a rotating drum, which turns by crank or motor. When your car gets stuck, you can use a winch attached to the front or back bumper to free the vehicle.'

Good poem exuding positive energy. Invoking the right thinking..

Well crafted peace of writing to inspire bravery to face the many odds of life.