The One Who Had The Courage

She spoke up

In a crowd

Even though the voices

Were numbing and loud

She walked away

When the time was wrong

Even though it meant

She didn't ever belong

She lost her nerve one day

Couldn't keep going all alone

So she sacrificed herself

And everything she believe in

For the sake of lies

That would comfort her at night

"But, how long can I live the lie?"

She thought to herself

The day came

when lies were no longer

A comfort

Lost in her head

Spinning, spinning, spinning

Pining for solid ground

She found herself again

Then she met a version

Of the girl she used to be

In another person

The girl she used to be

Now she has the courage,

The courage to speak.

Reviews

[Lilibeth A.K]

This is a beautiful poem. And, as a young girl(14 years old), this inspires me to speak up and to make a difference in a world where people assume teens aren't mature enough and don't know what they're talking about. Absolutely AMAZING!

[Brad Dehler]

Beautiful poem. Love reading about uplifting and insightful ideas. Keep up the good work