Courage isn't a brilliant dash,
A daring deed in a moment's flash;
It isn't an instantaneous thing
Born of despair with a sudden spring
Courage isn't a dazzling light
That flashes and passes away from sight;
It's a slow, unwavering, ingrained trait
With the patience to work and the strength to wait.
Courage was never designed for show;
It isn't a thing that can come and go;
It's written in victory and defeat
And every trial a person may meet.
It's part of the hours, the days and the years,
Back of the smiles and behind the tears.
Courage is more than a daring deed:
It's the breath of life and a strong persons creed
Edgar Guest