Courage

A soft shade of orange
steadily grows within us
until its warmth
fills us with hope

The sun that rises each morning
reminds us that life
keeps moving forward
gives us a second chance
to believe in ourselves

A child that isn't afraid
to let a single tear
pierce the silence
forces us to listen
to the soul within

each blade of grass
emerging from the ground
the delicate petals
give beauty to our vulnerability
forces us to believe
that we can make it through

The father batteling cancer
the mother who feels pain
in every fiber of her being
but still keeps a smile
on her face
encourages her children
to keep fighting each day
take a chance
never give up
never turn their back on life

A person who feels
they have every right
to turn their back on God
leave their family in the dust
be bitter towards the world
and put walls around their heart
but still they listen
to the steady beating
of your heart
extends a hand for the world to grasp
whispers notes of love
into the night
never lets her voice fade away
keeps a soft smile on her face
never hopes for anything in return
a steady trickle of courage
that brings a soft glow
of strength to the world