Strenth & Courage

It takes strength to be firm 
It takes courage to be gentle. 
 
 
It takes strength to stand guard. 
It takes courage to let down your guard. 
 
 
It takes strength to conquer. 
It takes courage to surrender. 
 
 
It takes strength to be certain. 
It takes courage to have doubt. 
 
 
It takes strength to fit in. 
It takes courage to stand out. 
 
 
It takes strength to feel a friend's pain. 
It takes courage to feel your own pain.