If
courage were a masterpiece
Painted
for all to see
What
color would courage be?
Would
courage be a he or a she?
Would
courage look like you or me?
What
color is courage?
Courage
is as red
As
a warrior’s blood shed,
Who
with bravery and might
Stands
and falls in the freedom fight.
Courage
is as yellow
As
the noonday sun,
Who
burns with passion,
Stirring
soldiers into action.
Courage
is as black
As
the darkest night,
When
others run in flight
Courage
never gives up the fight.
Courage
is as white
As
the brightest light,
Who
shines through the eyes
Of
the brave and wise.
Courage
is as green
As
the breath of Spring,
Who
causes the birds to sing,
“Let
freedom ring!”
Courage
is as orange
As
the setting sun
Whose
day is never done,
Until
the victory’s won.
Courage
is as brown
As
the wood that burns
In
the blazing fire
Of
hope’s restless desire.
Courage
is as blue
As
the ocean’s hue
Whose
depth is vaster
Than
man could ever master.
If
courage were a master piece
Painted
for all to see
What
color would courage be?
Would
courage be a he or a she?
Would
courage look like you or me?
What
color is courage?
Courage
is red, yellow, black, white
And
every color in between
That
can and can not be seen.
Courage
is found in those who dare to dream,
And
those who are wise enough to know
Things
aren’t always as they seem.
Courage
is found in those who never quit
No
matter how deep the pit,
And
those whose legacies last
As
future generations learn from their past.
What
color is courage?
Even
the color blind can see
When
courage is a reality.
The
real question is…
Can
courage be found in you and me?
© 2010
Christine Lombard; All rights reserved; Use only with permission
