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To Be Brave
Copyright © 2006 by the Reverend Ms. Robin F. Gray. All rights reserved.

May I be brave like mountains
Standing firm on sure footing
Though winds and rain tear away at me.

May I be courageous like seasons
Moving into the changes that come
In calm expectation.

May I know the bravery of wind itself
Remaining sure of my destination
Whether moved by zephyr or fury.

May I experience courage like falling rain
Plummeting toward the earth
Ready to be absorbed, transformed, lifted up again.

May I be brave as blossoms
That emerge out of season
Only to discover inhospitable conditions.

May I know the courage of the dark soil
Filled with potential in seed and egg
Bearing bounty without having to be the center of attention.

May I enjoy brave moments though fleeting as clouds
Scudding across the sky
Going on, going on without end.