Courage, My Friend
Shall we hold back our hand
from the rose
because of the thorn?
The carpet is red
that bears the feet of them
that have trodden down the grapes;
Laid before those
who held not back from life
because of death ! …
It is better to dare than hide !
25. January,2011
Copyright © Judith Deverell | Year Posted 2011
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