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.
