Melanie C. Campos ~ MahTame

COURAGE

Finding the right amount of courage
In this rat race of life’s unending trouble
To assist us in this bleak day and age
Such a challenging task amidst all rubble

Frightened souls for one reason or other
Seldom find courage to sustain their fears
Being swallowed up from depressed bother
‘N constantly fighting away pent-up tears

Uncontrolled feelings of self pity and self hate
Seemingly loving to wallow in this plight
Reaching out for the drink or drug we relate
Only never really knowing it is not a delight

It is not courage to be addicted to these things
Nor is it useful to find other harmful ways
Neither is it useful for our healthy well beings
War’s ugly course haunts many, in these days

Finding courage to live again amidst these
Is a battle of wills and might that is fought
To keep oneself free from nightmare’s beast
‘N seek peace for hearts that are distraught

Wishing wholeheartedly to soothe the warrior
And rid their sorrows and pain held in deep
Wish to dissipate all sad memories ‘n’ horror
And bring back courage for them to forever keep