How proud of themselves can someone actually be?
If someone else is observed displaying,
A courage with strength and identity.
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This does not work for me at all. It is awkward and is not saved by content. The term proudness presupposes arrogance, something that you may not have intended to convey. H
Thank you, Herbert. I agree. This poem 'reeks' of arrogance. That is the intention. I'm not one necessarily of 'Proudness'. However...I can carry a 'tinge' of pulchritude for the fun of it!