Bravery Takes Courage (yes - you read that right!)

Bravery takes courage.

Bravery is not given.

I start out empty - empty of bravery.

Bravery is not natural,

especially for me.

I learn, learn from others,

that bravery is good.

Bravery leads to new chances.

It leads to places I have never been.

but, I'm easily scared.

It's difficult to be brave.

It's difficult to be vulnerable.

It's difficult to be brave.

I need courage.

I need the strength to be brave.

I need to be strong enough.

Strong enough to take a leap of faith,

into the abyss.

When I open my eyes,

I see new wonders.

I see new sights and sounds. 

It is amazing, unlike anything else. 

Yes, there are also times,

when I open my eyes, and

I greet failure in the face.

but, once again,

I am brave enough to try again,

and that takes courage.