Some days it scales mountains, other days it takes one step outside
I’m sure bravery raws some days. And others it whispers, “I’m not ok”
Sometimes it sounds like, “I was wrong” or “I’m sorry”, “I see your point of view”
Some days bravery paints a daring masterpiece. Others it dares to make a single brush stroke
Yesterday it was a fiery “yes” from your belly to your tongue. Today a cool, defiant “no” brings the temperature down
Sometimes it says “I love you”, others “it’s over”
Bravery keeps trying even when nothing is working
I see bravery shining in those tears on your cheeks, and in your laughter despite it all
Often bravery chooses to walk a different path to those of its family and friends
Bravery told me it gets scared sometimes, but I know it keeps breathing even when it hurts
The other day bravery took one look and then went straight back to bed
Sometimes no one sees it.
To some people bravery looks small, but if you saw where it came from, you’d say it was a giant.
I see you, brave ones.
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I see bravery everywhere…
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