Courageous are not those

who say the right words

not acknowledging or feeling

 the words in their heart.

Courageous are not those

who ignore their heart’s desire

to be accepted by others.

Courageous are not those

who dim their inner light

to shine less to please others.

Courageous

 are those who touch their feelings.

Courageous

 are those who feel their feelings

 despite the intensity.

Courageous

 are those who allow tears to roll down their face.

Courageous

 are those who are committed to their own highest good.

Copyright . 2012 by Shervin Hojat