“A Bravery Pledge”
Some think bravery is living without fear
But that is not true
Bravery is living despite the fear
And doing what needs to be done
Even though you’re scared to death
Some can stand on the sidelines of life
And be content with what could have been but never was
That is not me
I will not look back at the end of my life
Thinking of what could have been
I vow to live my dreams no matter what
I will stand up and be counted
Even when I’m one of the few or standing all by myself
I will proudly state before God and all who see
This is who I am and what I want to be
I will stand proud in the batter’s box
In the baseball field of my dreams
And I will not cower at the thought of being hit
Or feel ashamed if I should strike out
If I do not achieve all that I desire
It will not be for lack of courage or effort
I will go down swinging as if my life depended on it
But if all I want is meant to be
Then I will hit a home run
That will not only echo in my heart and mind
But in all of those who were destined to witness my success
And maybe in that moment
Courage will be found in another
Searching for the strength to be brave