a poem about bravery

It is in the wee hours in the morning when I find myself alone with my thoughts and it has occurred to me that I have never written a poem about bravery. This is intriguing and a task I not only set for myself, I ask you brother to join me on this joureny and see what we come up with, its time...


breathe in, chest so very tight
feel the exhale, the release
realizes how it all works
never let fear in your heart or rage in your soul
do not be afraid of the things you cannot control
control the things you are afraid of
walk outside find a world of wonder
it is the little things that matter
those little things are your life
need not want less
be not that damsel in distress
find a voice that works for you
never be silenced

falling is inevitable
getting up is important
what will come next
its all for the taking
but not for the weak, mild , or meak
apart from all else
stand on two feet
live life with drive, propose, and strive
be brave
Face fear
the only power is the power you give
its real if you say it is
that works both ways
no more waste
no more haste
time waits while it ticks
yours the only ass you will kick
Breathe in all that is possible
exhale and know it is................