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Dare to bear all
That fling of gall
That sudden fall


Dare to live well
Bear storm and hell
Live what life spells


Dare to be wise
Pay then the price
Rise beyond vice


Dare to be good
In any mood
Love beyond food


Dare to be true
In any cue
Then pay your dues


Dare to be kind
In all you find
In heart and mind


Dare to be clear
Despite your fears
Live vivid cheer


Dare to style joy
Let zest employ
Words you deploy


Dare to live calm
Let cheer spread balm
In charming psalm


Dare to face choice
With steady poise
In active voice


Dare to align
Ply fond design
Fine tact that signs


Dare to just greet
Bitter and sweet
In all you meet


Dare to live right
Look for the light
Love gives sure sight


Dare to be sure
In action pure
Purge vain allure


Dare to be brave
Dare beyond grave
To touch and save




Leon Enriquez
02 September 2014
Singapore
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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