Courage
Pull yourself back up
When knocked down
Keep smiling
Although your heart is breaking
Never wearing a frown
Hold back the tears
Never let them see you sweat
Choose your battles
Aware of what you can win
Always appear to be the threat
Get the attention
of those you fear most
Be a warrior
Don’t let them knock you
from pillar to post
Know when to concede
If your fervor can cause damage
There’s always tomorrow
Try again then
If it’s the best you can manage
Primal and ferocious
Is only half of the task
Courage and kindness
Is needed
Underneath that mask
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
In response to D’verse Poets – Because, Because, Because
I chose the Cowardly Lion for my inspiration.
Wise counsel, spoken with keen wit!
Thank you Frank! 😊
This is so well written.
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for the compliment. 😊💕
You are so welcome Christine. ❤️
Inspirational last stanza! Well done.
Thank you Eugenia! 😊
😉
Inspirational lines:
‘Primal and ferocious
Is only half of the task
Courage and kindness
Is needed
Underneath that mask’.
Thank you so much Kim 😊
If not, one is just a bully!
Love the last stanza. Courage.
Thank you Susan 😊
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This is a tale of courage.
Thank you Reena 😊
I love how your words walk us through the aspects of a courageous fight.
Thank you Astrid 😊
I love the courage and kindness underlying it all! Anyone can roar! Not everyone has compassion to go along with it!
Thank you so much for your kindness 😊
You are welcome!
Wise words about courage, especially adding kindness to the mix.
Thank you! Yes, if you can’t be kind, you can’t be anything 😊
Well done – sounds like you are the voice of Oz.
You’re so kind. Thank you again 😊
Nice last stanza.
Thanks Frank. Your comments are always welcome 😊