It takes strength to be firm,
It takes courage to be gentle.
It takes strength to defend itself,
It takes courage to let their guard down.
It takes strength to win a war,
It takes courage to surrender.
It takes strength to be sure,
It takes courage to have doubt.
It takes strength to stay in shape,
It takes courage to stand up.
It takes strength to feel the pain of a friend
It takes courage to feel your own pain.
It takes strength to hide your own pains,
It takes courage to show them.
It takes strength to endure abuse,
It takes courage to make it stop.
It takes strength to stand alone,
It takes courage to ask for support.
It takes strength to love,
It takes courage to be loved.
It takes strength to survive,
It takes courage to live ...
Silvia Schmidt