Courage

Courage is a trait most desired;
everyone longs to be brave;
they want all others inspired;
by the way they choose to behave.

When a situation presents itself;
they all think they’ll spring into action;
they intend to jump down from the shelf;
ignoring any other distraction.

But the fear of death is pervasive;
no matter how we wish it would be;
and the thoughts of results are persuasive;
in scaring the hell out of me.

A coward is not really one who’s afraid.
He’s as brave as anyone there;
he’s one who now has his feelings dispayed;
and it’s only for himself he has care.

You may not think yourself courageous;
as you feel yourself shaking inside;
you’ll find such feelings quite contagious;
as most, seek a good place to hide.

Considered courageous; we must confess;
we are filled with fear to the core.
For Courage is not about fearing less;
instead; it’s about Loving more.