Andreia
Our fear of pain intrudes upon
The calm we have inside,
So forcing us, then, to control
It bravely; not to hide.
Steadfast and strong, that courage found
Is all we need to show;
That manliness - Andreia, yes -
Will strike your fears a blow.
Andreia - courage, fortitude,
The strength to pass the test -
The word comes here from ancient Greece;
The word means manliness.
Andreia is a trait for all,
However, not just men,
For every person must be brave
To face their fears again.
If you can face the battles, foes,
And trials of every kind
With courage (not just bravery),
You’ll be master of your mind.
Bravery is fearlessness;
I’d trust one’s courage more,
For courage is being scared,
But still going through the door.
After all, the fearless man
Will always stand his ground,
But courage makes the coward stand
When he wants to lie down.
When problems rise for us to face,
Our circumstances dire,
With courage find solutions that
Our problems there require.
The only ones who know the joy
Of life has faced their fears,
Controlling them with courage and
Enslaving them these years.
If you can master what you fear,
You’ll turn the tables on
What frightens you. You’ll be a man,
You’ll have fought fear, and won.
So tell me not in sorrow how
Your fears still play with you.
Have courage, dear heart, show your fear
That you can play games, too.
Security comes from within,
So make brave thoughts your aim;
Show Andreia, and beat your fear -
Best fear at fear’s own game.
Copyright ©
Daniel Bailey
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