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BRAVERY'S CALL.

The Strength Within Us All.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published 2 days ago 4 min read
BRAVERY'S CALL.
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In the quiet moments before the storm,
when the sky darkens and the wind whispers,
there is a stirring deep within,
a call that echoes through the chambers of the heart,
a summons to rise, to face the unknown,
to answer bravery's call.

Courage is not the absence of fear,
but the mastery of it,
the decision to step forward
despite the tremor in your hands,
the quickening of your breath,
the pounding of your heart.

It is the light that shines
in the darkest of nights,
the flame that burns
amidst the cold and the rain,
the strength that rises
when all else falls away,
the whisper that says,
"Keep going."

Bravery is found in the quiet acts,
in the everyday battles,
in the moments when no one is watching,
when you choose to stand up
for what is right,
to speak your truth,
to face your demons.

It is in the eyes of a mother
who fights for her child's future,
in the hands of a father
who works tirelessly to provide,
in the heart of a friend
who stands by you
in your darkest hour.

Bravery's call is heard
in the cries of the oppressed,
in the silence of the marginalized,
in the dreams of the downtrodden,
in the hopes of the weary,
and in the resolve of those
who refuse to be broken.

To be courageous is to embrace vulnerability,
to walk through the fire
and come out the other side,
to wear your scars with pride,
for they are the badges of your battles,
the testament to your trials,
the proof of your resilience.

It is to look fear in the face
and say, "You will not define me,"
to rise above the doubts
that whisper in your ear,
to trust in the strength
that lies within,
to believe in the power
of your own spirit.

Bravery is in the choices we make,
in the paths we take,
in the risks we embrace,
in the dreams we chase.
It is in the willingness to fall
and the determination to rise again,
to keep moving forward
even when the way is unclear,
to hold on to hope
when all seems lost.

Courage is found in the stories we tell,
in the legends of old,
in the heroes who inspire us,
in the tales of triumph over adversity,
in the narratives that remind us
of the power of the human spirit,
of the strength that lies
within each of us.

It is in the journey of self-discovery,
in the quest for truth,
in the pursuit of justice,
in the fight for freedom,
in the struggle for equality,
in the effort to create
a better world.

Bravery is in the tears we shed,
in the pain we endure,
in the love we give,
in the lives we touch.
It is in the moments of connection,
in the acts of compassion,
in the gestures of kindness,
in the words of encouragement.

To answer bravery's call
is to live with integrity,
to stand up for what you believe in,
to hold fast to your values,
to stay true to yourself.
It is to be a beacon of light
in a world of shadows,
a source of strength
in times of weakness,
a voice of hope
in the silence of despair.

Courage is the foundation
upon which we build our lives,
the cornerstone of our character,
the essence of our being.
It is the force that drives us,
the fire that fuels us,
the wind that lifts us,
the water that cleanses us.

In the face of adversity,
in the midst of struggle,
in the heart of darkness,
courage stands firm,
unwavering and unyielding,
a testament to the power
of the human spirit.

Bravery is not a destination,
but a journey,
a path that we walk each day,
a choice that we make
with each step we take,
with each breath we draw,
with each heartbeat.

It is found in the faces of those
who dare to dream,
who dare to hope,
who dare to believe.
It is in the hearts of those
who fight for what is right,
who stand up for what is just,
who strive for what is true.

Bravery's call is a song
that echoes through the ages,
a melody that resonates
in the hearts of the brave,
a symphony of strength and resolve,
a chorus of courage and hope.

To be brave is to live fully,
to embrace the beauty and the pain,
to cherish the moments of joy
and endure the moments of sorrow,
to find meaning in the struggle
and purpose in the journey.

It is to know that you are enough,
that you have the strength
to face whatever comes your way,
that you have the courage
to overcome any obstacle,
that you have the power
to change the world.

Bravery is the legacy we leave behind,
the mark we make on the world,
the impact we have on the lives of others.
It is the stories we tell,
the memories we create,
the love we share.

In the end, bravery's call
is a reminder of the power
that lies within each of us,
the strength of the human spirit,
the resilience of the soul.

It is a call to live boldly,
to love deeply,
to fight fiercely,
to stand tall,
to be brave.

In answering bravery's call,
we find our true selves,
we discover our inner strength,
we become the heroes
of our own stories.

And in doing so,
we inspire others
to do the same,
to find their own courage,
to answer their own call,
to live their own truth.

For bravery is not just an act,
but a way of being,
a way of living,
a way of loving,
a way of existing.

It is the light within us all,
waiting to be ignited,
waiting to shine.

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This poem explores the concept of courage, emphasizing that it is not the absence of fear, but the determination to face and overcome it. It celebrates the everyday acts of bravery that define our lives and the strength of the human spirit

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Johnpaul Okwudili

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  • shanmuga priya2 days ago

    Inspirational poem!

Johnpaul Okwudili Written by Johnpaul Okwudili

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