The Defiant Heart Poem by Rose Marie Juan-austin

The Defiant Heart

Rating: 5.0

The claws of midnight
are here again,
and once more, I am the prey.
Oh, the mighty night
is absolutely consuming!
I dissolve into the shadows,
aching for a love that has no desire
and no map to find me--
a love that remains
the still air in a room
that has become a prison.

Yet, even in this dead hour,
a soft and gentle murmur persists.
For a heart that is longing,
yearning for love,
is a heart that still beats--
a defiant pulse
carving a bold path
toward a beautiful dawn,
where I am no longer the prey,
but the maker
of my own light.

Copyright 2026, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Michael Cochrane 24 April 2026

Heartfelt and expressive words, a light is in your heart which speaks to many people. Keep writing lovely words.

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Richard Wlodarski 21 April 2026

Stunningly beautiful imagery! Defiant, inspirational and motivational! Truly a great work of art!

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Nabakishore Dash 18 April 2026

A very difficult poem for me to know the central idea behind.Read it four times to imbibe the meaning, but failed utterly.Only some tips from u may enable me to know the purpose of this poem Mam.May be my science background is a barrier.

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Adeeb AlFateh 16 April 2026

the difiant heart is yearning for the soulful love/// beautiful loving poem

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Rob Lamberton 16 April 2026

A captivating poem about the power of loves absence and the strength of love within!

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M.J. Lemon 12 May 2026

Magnificent, Rose Marie. May we all have the power to summon the light within!

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Koffi B Sossou 06 May 2026

This is a hauntingly quiet poem that echoes from a solitary, suffering heart. It captures the profound struggle to thrive amidst the shadows, finding the strength to transform that darkness into hope and light.

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Isadora Quagmire 06 May 2026

What a powerful and beautiful poem! ! ! You capture defiance and the strength of love in the face of fear with the skill of an artist capturing a beautiful panorama! ! ! I love this poem! Wonderfully penned! ! !

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Timber Koleden 04 May 2026

A beautiful poem throughout! An interesting subject indeed with dangerous and bright implications! Thank you for sharing it!

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Timber Koleden 04 May 2026

The imagery in this poem is marvelous, filling the poem with a sense of panic and uncertainty! Well written! I can tell that you put lots of time into this one!

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Rose Marie Juan-austin

Rose Marie Juan-austin

Laoag City, Philippines
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