Be Brave

When words are flowing,

Do not stop them,

But think before you say,

For some words lurk there, waiting, hoping,

For a chance to run away.

When life is hard,

Stay and face it,

But know what you can be,

For when the silver lining shines,

will you be there to see?

When people laugh at you,

Do not hide,

But stand up brave and tall,

For those who face humiliation,

Are the bravest ones of all.

If people press you to do something,

That you don't want to,

And they will know,

Be brave for standing up to them,

It's your choice whether to go.

So say your thoughts, but carefully place your words.

Do not run from hard tasks when they're at hand,

Rather, face the people laughing at your mistakes,

Instead of following others, take your own stand.

Copyright September 22, 2014, by Christina Gatchel. This post may not be copied or reproduced without express permission from the author.