Lessons in Courage and Fear
By TH
This poem was written in response to a writing prompt from the Pongo Poetry Project.
In my life I have known courage–in facing against all odds
Nowadays courage is felt, but seldom seen
I’ve learned courage from trial and error
What courage tells me is you never know how much you have until you need it
Usually I listen to what my heart tells me
I wish more people would show courage against all injustices
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