What is Courage? I wonder
Is it something you are born with?
Is it something you are just lucky to have?
Is it something that can be taught?
Is it a blessing from the heavens above?
In my search for Courage,
I met Fear by the wayside of my mind's alley.
It became a constant companion,
As I took a new step, to learn, to dance, to sing, to be just me.
Every time I dared to act,
In spite of my companion whispering in my ears,
I saw that as I rejoiced in my victories,
Courage was walking with me, hand-in-hand.
As my companion continues to travel with me,
I realize that Courage is a Choice,
It is as much a part of me as Fear is,
waiting to be called upon, with every step I take.